The Reader's Corner: Trust, taste and prompt delivery
Tucked away in one of Cairo's downtown streets lies one of the oldest family businesses in the country. Right on the corner of Abdel Khalek Sarwat Street is The Reader's…
Iranian couple cycles the world
Modern Iran shows a variety of perplexing faces to the world: hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, sophisticated academics, outspoken exiles.One young Iranian couple, determined not to leave their country's public relations…
Hypocrisy on the high seas?
Thirty years ago, Australian vessels, with the government's blessing, killed sperm whales off the West Australian coast. Last month, Australia led international protests against Japan's plan to kill 50 humpback…
In the shadow of Zion
BOULDER, Colorodo - This past year I have had to face the underbelly of my love of Zion. Like so many American Jews, I had been raised with the unquestioned…
NGO challenges definition of honor crimes, Article 17 mitigating punishment
CAIRO: In 2004, a woman from Tanta was persuaded by a young man she met to accompany him to his office on the understanding that he would help her find…
Police protection could have saved Diana, says ex-chief officer
LONDON: The car crash which killed Princess Diana would not have happened if she had not ditched her police protection team several years previously, Britain s former top policeman told…
Shia minority banned from celebrating Ashura
CAIRO: Egyptian Shia Muslims are not permitted to commemorate Ashura or build special Shia mosques, Shia activist Mohamed El-Derini, told Daily News Egypt on the eve of the religious festival.…
Security forces allegdly vandalize Sinai blogger's car
CAIRO: Security forces in Ismailia allegedly vandalized and confiscated on Tuesday the car belonging to detained Sinai activist and blogger Musaad Abu Fagr without legal permission. According to the Arabic…
Belly dancer hits jogging man
CAIRO: A belly dancer working at a nightclub in El Haram district was sentenced by the court of misdemeanor's to six months in prison with labor for killing a retired…