Oil prices drop as equities slide
LONDON: Oil prices sank on Friday as traders took their cue from plunging stock markets amid the worldwide economic slowdown that has slashed energy demand, analysts said.Brent North Sea crude…
Egyptian dissident 'surprised' to be freed, vows to rebuild party
CAIRO: Egypt s best-known political dissident Ayman Nour said on Thursday that the decision to release him from prison came as a surprise and that he hoped it was not…
Egypt recalls trade delegation from Israel
CAIRO: Egypt decided to recall a trade delegation that was visiting Israel Thursday in what was interpreted as a protest against tying the fate of captive Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit…
Iran warns Egypt against sheltering Mojahedin e-Khalq Organization
CAIRO: Iran has warned Egypt that any intention to shelter the group the Mojahedin e-Khalq Organization (MEK), which is dedicated to overthrowing the current Iranian regime, would not "bode well…
Egyptians hurt in Gaza contraband fuel blaze
EL-ARISH: Two Egyptians were injured on Friday when contraband fuel destined to be smuggled into the besieged Gaza Strip burst into flames, a security official said.About 2,000 liters of fuel…
Economic gloom clouds London Fashion Week
Designers at London Fashion Week, which started Friday, have reacted to the credit crunch by toning down extravagant collections and opting for intimate showings rather than catwalk spectaculars.Names like Antoni…
Tough clothes for tough times at NY Fashion Week
When the going gets tough, the clothes get tougher.Narciso Rodriguez was among the designers who prepared for battle at New York Fashion Week Tuesday with an urban warrior theme that…
Experience haute cuisine at The Grill
The French are particular about their food. They take their cuisine very seriously, mastering cooking techniques and aesthetic presentation. Eating French food is an experience. At The Grill, the experience…
Brides and grooms, here's a tip
Planning a wedding takes a lot of patience, drive and emotional investment; and could potentially lead to a break up. So many couples would benefit from a mediator, or better…
FDA approves brain-zapping device to relieve OCD
Patients suffering from obsessive, distressing thoughts have a new treatment option: a pacemaker-like device that relieves anxiety with electrical jolts to the brain.The American Food and Drug Administration on Thursday…