McCartney gig revives Israeli Beatles myth
JERUSALEM: An upcoming concert by Paul McCartney has revived memories of the 1960s, when an Israeli official called off a Beatles concert for fear it would corrupt the nation s…
US transferred foreign detainees for interrogation, says NY Times
WASHINGTON: The US military secretly has sent more than 200 foreign detainees captured in Iraq and Afghanistan to be interrogated in Saudi Arabia, Egypt and other countries over the past…
Egypt policeman seizes baby in hunt for fugitive
CAIRO: An Egyptian police officer held an 18-month-old baby hostage for five hours in a bid to secure the surrender of the child s fugitive uncle, a security official said…
Obama asks voters to tell Republicans enough
DENVER: Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama made history by becoming the first black nominee of a major US political party.Obama wrapped up his party s four-day convention Thursday night, speaking…
UN rights official condemns 'disproportionate' Darfur camp raid
GENEVA: The office of the top UN human rights official Friday condemned Sudan s disproportionate and excessive attack on a displaced persons camp in Darfur that killed more than 30…
Egypt bans 'Eye on Democracy' taping
CAIRO: Egyptian authorities prevented Alhurra satellite channel from taping two editions of its "Eye on Democracy program, the Arab Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI) said Thursday.According to ANHRI's statement,…
Visiting Egypt: How to walk like an Egyptian
Every year, 11 million people visit Egypt. Some stay for a few days as tourists, others stay longer, working for international companies or as students. Most enjoy their stay in…
Ramadan for different people
Ramadan: a time for piety, fasting, prayer and a month where families and friends join at the dinner table for iftar (the fast-breaking meal) and sohour (the meal before dawn).…
Anything and everything at the Friday Market
Every city has a traditional market that is a kind of landmark, where people from all walks of life gather to sell or buy anything and everything at bargain prices.…
Egyptian fabrics meet cotemporary designs
After studying fashion in London for several years, Amina Khalil, 23, decided it was time to bring what she learned to Egypt's fashion scene. Many socialites have been spotted in…