Egyptians win handball African Cup, qualify for Beijing Olympics
CAIRO: The Egyptian national handball team on Thursday snatched the title of the African Cup of Nations after beating Tunisia 27-25 in Angola, the Egyptian official MENA news agency reported.…
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Prime Research raises Telecom Egypt price targetReuters reported that Prime Research raised Telecom Egypt price target to LE 27.95 from LE 18.6, rating the stock a strong buy. Prime said…
Swiss suspend probe into alleged CIA kidnapping of preacher Abu Omar
BERN, Switzerland: Swiss authorities have frozen an investigation into CIA operatives suspected of illegally transporting an abducted Egyptian Muslim preacher through Swiss airspace, an official said Friday. The case was…
Aboul Gheit brands EU parliament ignorant
CAIRO: Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit has branded the European Parliament (EP) as "ignorant for passing a resolution criticizing Egypt's human rights record.On Thursday, the EP adopted a resolution during…
Duck a L'orange
Once you've bagged your duck, you'll need a great recipe to cook your catch. Before we get started though there are a few myths about ducks we need to dispel.…
More Mori Sushi
In a country that used to scoff at the idea of eating raw fish, the number of sushi addicts is growing faster than the number of outlets that can satisfy…
Mona Zaki chosen as Pantene's Mideast ambassador
Pantene, a leading worldwide brand for hair products, recently announced renowned Egyptian actress Mona Zaki as their new brand ambassador in the Middle East.During a press conference at the Four…
Designers call for a stop to quickie fashion
Fashion is on the move. While 2008 has just begun, the menswear preview collections currently showing on the Milan runway are all about how a guy should dress for the…
Scientists say biological clock plays vital role in monarch butterfly migration
Scientists have discovered genetic information that helps explain how monarch butterflies find their way from Canada to winter nesting grounds in the mountains of Mexico.The study, published online Tuesday in…