Survey finds European negativity for Muslims, Jews
WASHINGTON: Growing numbers of Europeans are holding negative views of both Jews and Muslims, a survey of countries around the world found.The latest survey of the Pew Global Attitudes Project…
Bali bristles over Indonesian porn bill
DENPASAR: The Indonesian holiday isle of Bali is up in arms over a new pornography bill which some say threatens Hindu traditions and the bikini-clad tourism industry.From its mountain temples…
India to host new Live Earth concert
MUMBAI: India is to host a Live Earth concert later this year, featuring stars from the world of music, film and television to raise funds for solar energy, organizers announced…
CBE raises rates to tame price expectations
CAIRO: Egypt s central bank said on Friday it had raised key interest rates by a half percentage point, its sixth increase this year, to contain inflation expectations. It raised…
US Congress to push for Ayman Nour's release, says democracy advocate
CAIRO: United States presidential candidates, Barack Obama and John McCain, both condemn the detention of Ayman Nour, ex-presidential candidate and founder of Al Ghad Party, and the US Congress will…
Opposition parties to press criminal charges against officials over Duweiqa
CAIRO: A coalition of opposition parties and NGOs on Thursday formed a legal committee in preparation for initiating a lawsuit against top government figures for criminal negligence in Duweiqa.They accused…
Meet Ramses Hilton's new GM
Hiring foreign managers to run Egyptian hotels is commonplace and there are actually few Egyptian hotel general managers. Haitham Nassar was able to break into the field and recently became…
The spirit of giving during Ramadan
CAIRO: On my way to Dokki for iftar one day, just as I exited the Sixth of October Bridge right before dusk prayer (the time to break the fast), a…
Solaris: A woman's world
Like an oasis in the desert, a terracotta building stands in the middle of the Suez road, surrounded by high walls to block the view of intruders - men. This…
A sumptuous three-course meal
Onion soupIngredients4 onions, sliced2 tbsp butter2 chicken stock cubes3 ½ cups water1 bay leaf¼ tsp oregano¼ French bread baguette1 ¼ cup cheddar cheese, shreddedSalt and pepperDirections:1. In a deep pan…
