Ship captain says million-dollar ransom paid to pirates
MOMBASA: The captain of an Egyptian ship released last week after two months in the hands of Somali pirates said Friday that a ransom of $1 million (?775,000) was paid.…
Prosecutor expects CIA trial involving Egypt's Abu Omar to continue
MILAN: The prosecutor in the trial of 26 Americans and seven Italians charged in the kidnapping of an Egyptian cleric said Friday he is confident the trial will go on,…
Petition to ICC against president, interior minister
CAIRO: An online petition addressing the International Criminal Court (ICC) is calling for the issuance of an arrest warrant against Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and Interior Minister Habib El-Adly for…
Better drugs encouraging AIDS complacency: Nobel doctor
People are forgetting to practice safe sex because they no longer fear dying from HIV/AIDS, says the doctor who won the Nobel prize for helping discover the virus.Treatment advances mean…
Lack of vitamin D linked to teen health problems
New research in teenagers links low levels of vitamin D to high blood pressure and high blood sugar, which can lead to ominous early health problems.The sunshine vitamin is needed…
Celebrating the Moulid, Egyptian style
This past week, Egyptians celebrated a revered national holiday, one that also carries religious significance: the birth of Prophet Mohamed (PBUH), or Moulid El-Nabi.Accompanied by traditional festivities, sweets and even…
Lebanese do it best
The Lebanese like to joke that they always do it best; from living well to knowing how to have fun at all times. After trying out Sabaya at the Semiramis…
Spring decorating forecast is bright and sunny
It s a pretty outlook for spring 2009 on the home decor front. The color palette includes fresh blues, saucy pinks and upbeat yellows, as well as a veritable laundry…
Step into spring with the latest urban wear
This has been a challenging year for fashion. New trends have formed as designers and fashion conscious shoppers take a new approach to dressing.People are dressing in bolder and brighter…
Mandara Spa: On capturing serenity
From the moment you step into the peaceful serenity of the JW Marriott's Mandara Spa, your senses are in for a treat. The soothing and almost musical sounds of trickling…