UN report warns against unfair bilateral agreements
CAIRO: A UN report has warned against the plethora of trade agreements between developed and developing countries which could prove a hindrance to third world development goals.The 2007 Trade and…
Hit the snooze button
The piercing sound of the alarm clock jars me out of bed each morning, and I immediately reach out from under the covers to hit the snooze button so I…
Dolphins, drums and the latest in health and beauty
Whether you want to relax, look better, or lose weight, nature has the remedy to cure all ailments. The latest in relaxation techniques comes in the form of drums and…
COFFEE TALK: The mirror has two faces
It's like bringing an enlarging table mirror so close to your face that you see all the flaws, big pores, zits about to form and little hairs sticking out from…
Quotes by Luciano Pavarotti
While the world mourns the legendary opera tenor Luciano Pavarotti, his life experience takes the spotlight. Here are some quotes that, in a way, survey his take on life. The…
Stefani's L.A.M.B. roars at Fashion Week
Gwen Stefani s L.A.M.B. collection was the marquee name on the opening day of New York Fashion Week. She packed the biggest venue at the Bryant Park tents Wednesday night…
L'Entrecôte du Paris, it's a pleasure to 'meat' you
Traveling to Paris is a pleasure: the city of lights, love, culture, beauty and ... err L Entrecôte. One of the highlights of the city for a majority of Egyptian…
A whole lot of holistic
What used to be an almost imperceptible cottage industry in Egypt, alternative and holistic wellness is poised to become one of the fastest growing segments of the healthcare market. This…
Israel maintains careful silence on Syria flight
CAIRO: Israel kept up a careful policy of ambiguous silence on Friday over accusations from Damascus that its warplanes violated Syrian airspace.Syria said its air defences fired at Israeli warplanes…
Tantawi condemns rumor mongering amid speculation over president's health
CAIRO: Grand Azhar Sheikh Mohamed Sayed Tantawi stepped into the fray Friday over President Hosni Mubarak s health by condemning rumormongers as immoral.Tantawi warned worshippers during Friday prayers that spreading…
