Tutankhamun's tomb babies possibly his twins, says British expert
LONDON: The remains of two fetuses found in the tomb of ancient Egypt s boy king Tutankhamun may have been twins and were very likely his children, an expert said…
Bollywood producers defend 'Hari Puttar' film
MUMBAI: The makers of Bollywood film Hari Puttar, which has prompted a lawsuit by Hollywood studio Warner Bros, say the flick has nothing in common with the Harry Potter movie…
In Focus: The Dilemma of Egypt's Liberals
Liberals in Egypt never stop complaining. The reasons behind their complaints are different. Some complain about the political deadlock in the country and the lack of opportunity for the liberal…
Uganda's smart protectionism
KAMPALA: On a balmy afternoon, I met Dr. Gilbert Bukenya at his home on the shores of Lake Victoria, where we talked about the future of farming in Uganda. "By…
A cry of the past … and shock of present
AL BIREH, Ramallah: Here are my eyes wandering in a country with wonderful clean streets, where there are no signs of burned tires or broken stones. The sky is pure…
Who Wants Cold War II?
TOLEDO, Spain: Does the war in the Caucasus herald the coming of Cold War II? Or is it a Russian invitation to the West to reshape the global status quo…
Animals fast too, say experts
CAIRO: Though few people know it, abstention from eating and drinking is not restricted to humans.Vets and wildlife experts say that animals, trees and many other creatures fast. But unlike…
Price hikes turn Ramadan joy into burden
CAIRO: Sitting next to his rickety stall stacked high with seasonal plastic lanterns, a toothy-grinned Am Ahmed waits for a customer at the start of Ramadan which in Egypt this…
Court adjourns MB plea for release
CAIRO: The Administrative Court in Giza adjourned Monday two cases filed by Muslim Brotherhood (MB) Deputy Chief Khayrat El-Shater as well as 18 detained MB members demanding their release after…
Hisham Talaat Moustafa referred to criminal court, TMG shares plunge 15.97 percent
CAIRO: Egypt's construction guru Hisham Talaat Moustafa was referred to the Cairo Criminal Court Tuesday in connection with the murder of Lebanese singer Suzanne Tamim, according to a statement released…