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…
Live a little with a Ramadan spa treatment
For Muslims, Ramadan is often the month of new beginnings. It's a time when chain smokers decide to quit, when people start negotiating their love handles either through dieting -…
Golf in Egypt: Why golf injuries happen and how to prevent them
The game of golf may well have been invented by a sadist who wanted to cause harm to the human spine. That being said, over the past decade, golf has…