My Bella
When I feel like treating myself to a good Italian meal where I know I'll get my money's worth, I always go to Bella at the Four Seasons Nile Plaza.…
The Halloween spirit in Egyptian suburbia
Along with the suburban lifestyle adopted by Egyptians who have moved to the compounds on the capital's outskirts, is the variation in international holidays. Last Wednesday (and in some cases…
It's your choice: Recipes for healthy eating
The cornerstone of healthy living is healthy eating. It's common knowledge. But what's not so apparent is how to eat healthily. Low carb? Low fat? Atkins? Food combining? There is…
Gamal Mubarak forced to wait for power
CAIRO: The country s ruling party meets on today amid mounting speculation about the succession to President Hosni Mubarak, but analysts say they do not expect any new moves to…
Moussa casts doubt on US peace summit
CAIRO: Arab League Secretary Amr Moussa has cast fresh doubts on the proposed US-sponsored Middle East peace conference weeks after stating his assurance over the seriousness of American intent.Speaking after…
EU gives Egypt nuclear thumbs-up
CAIRO: European Union members might be willing to assist Egypt in the area of nuclear security, but will not fund the building of nuclear plants, according to Commissioner for External…
US halves troop numbers for Bright Star war games in Egypt
CAIRO: The United States has halved its troop numbers to take part in the multinational Bright Star war games in Egypt, an Egyptian general announced on Wednesday. Two thousand, four…
Egyptian border guards arrest 6 Eritrean refugees crossing into Israel, shoot one
EL-ARISH: Border guards arrested six Eritrean refugees trying to cross illegally into Israel on Thursday, shooting one of the individuals in the process, security and medical officials said.The Eritreans were…
Euro reaches new high against US dollar
FRANKFURT: The euro climbed to another record high on Friday despite a surprisingly strong gain in the number of jobs in the US.The 13-nation currency rose to $1.4525 in afternoon…
Arab-Euro Film Caravan back with "Documentaries & Shorts"
The 6th edition of the Arab-Euro Film Caravan - entitled Documentaries & Shorts - returns with a collection of documentary features, short documentaries, and short narratives.Heading the main documentary features…
