Why so high?
As our footballers take a 50-day break induced by the African Nations Cup starting next week, we have been treated to the delightful news that the Egyptian football league is…
News In Brief
CPI up 6.9 pct in yr to Dec, same as NovReuters reported that Egyptian consumer prices in urban areas rose 6.9 percent in the year to December, unchanged from the…
Conoco in lead for Abu Dhabi gas deal
ABU DHABI: ConocoPhillips has emerged as the front-runner to participate in a $10 billion, multiyear project to develop the Shah natural-gas field in Abu Dhabi, according to several people familiar…
Oil prices retreat after earlier gains
Oil prices retreated Friday following a promise by the US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke to act aggressively to counter economic woes.Light, sweet crude for February delivery dropped 52 cents…
Ninety-five US soldiers called to active duty in Egypt
JOHNSTON, Iowa: About 95 Iowa Army National Guard soldiers will be deployed to Egypt as part of a one-year activation.Most of the soldiers will come from the Iowa City-based Headquarters…
Nuclear reactor in Dabba, says power minister
CAIRO: Egypt s first nuclear reactor will be built at Dabba on the Mediterranean coast west of the main port of Alexandria, Electricity and Power Minister Hassan Younis said on…
Commissioner-General of Unrwa tells of 'terrible situation' for Palestinians
CAIRO: Karen Koning AbuZayd has been the Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) for the past two and a…
Bush says peace talks need to get serious "starting right now"
JERUSALEM: President George W. Bush set out US expectations for a peace deal between Israel and the Palestinians, saying the two sides need to get serious about talks starting right…
HEALTH MATTERS: Healthy habits can mean 14 extra years of life, doctors say
To get an extra 14 years of life, don t smoke, eat lots of fruits and vegetables, exercise regularly and drink alcohol in moderation.That is according to a study published…
Vintage, colors, and beads mark the year's wedding gown trends
Wedding season is quickly approaching and while planning a wedding can be a daunting task, it doesn't need to be. Good organization and some research makes everything easier - even…