Syria fires on Israeli war planes
DAMASCUS: Syria said it opened fire on Israeli warplanes which had violated Syrian airspace at dawn on Thursday, heightening tensions between the two foes. "Enemy Israeli planes penetrated Syrian airspace…
Witness in Ayman Nour trial found hanged in prison
CAIRO: A reluctant prosecution witness in the trial of Egypt s leading opposition politician was found dead, apparently of suicide, in his prison cell Thursday, police said.During the 2005 trial…
HRW condemns Israeli targeting of Lebanese civilians in 2006 war
CAIRO: Human Rights Watch released a report on Thursday condemning the Israeli government for what it called "indiscriminate attacks on civilians during the 2006 Lebanon war, saying that intentional attacks…
Sultanov to visit Egypt Tuesday, after Emirates
CAIRO: Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Sultanov is to arrive in Cairo Tuesday for a two-day visit on the first leg of a Mideast tour, said Mikhail Bogdanov, Russian ambassador…
Egypt upgrades diplomatic mission in Croatia
CAIRO: Croatia voiced its appreciation at Egypt s decision to upgrade its diplomatic mission in Zagreb to the level of ambassador extraordinaire.Croatian Ambassador in Cairo Drazen Margeta said that the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…