Authorities release Christian convert from Islam, report
Authorities have released a Christian convert from Islam who had been allegedly jailed without charge for the past two years under the nation's controversial emergency laws, a Christian news agency…
Sister act: serial killers revisited
A visit to the home of Egypt's most notorious serial killersALEXANDRIA: The mystery of Raya and Sekina is still alive until today, despite their execution in 1922.The house of the…
BISC seniors win top prize
CAIRO: Senior students from the British International School, Cairo, were awarded the top prize in a business enterprise competition that drew competitors from throughout the Middle East.The British International School,…
High calcium, vitamin D intake may have a down side
ReutersPHOTO CAPTION: Higher intakes of calcium and vitamin D have been promoted in recent years as a way to prevent bone loss with aging - but there may be a…
Tintin's creator Herge turns 100
Tuesday marked the centenary of the birth of the man who gave the world the immortal boy reporter Tintin, along with his faithful companions Captain Haddock and trusty little dog…
Junk art and all the layers in between
Along the entrance of the current Townhouse Gallery's exhibit stands a smiling soldier with a bucket for a hat, a foil-wrapped gun, and a striped metallic skirt. Am Sayed, the…
Archimedia for integrated home entertainment opens shop in Cairo
CAIRO: Gone are the days of conventional TV sets or videos cluttering the living room. People living in Egypt can now walk into a room, hit a button, and instantly…
COFFEE TALK: Same coffee, different stories
After three shots of espresso, all coffee tastes the same. I was starting to feel the same way about the conversations I was eavesdropping on, until one made me perk…
HEALTH MATTERS: Horrible hangovers: What they entail and how to avoid them
How many times have you started your evening with an alcoholic drink, and ended it many drinks later only to regret your having drunk too much and waking up with…
Bath, England: Springs, spa and history
The Associated PressAs a spiritual hotspot since before the Romans, Bath, England, can once again serve up a near-religious experience, thanks to its new spa. The Thermae Bath Spa opened…
