Concerns arise over excessive media coverage of NDP elections
CAIRO: Going into their third week, the National Democratic Party's internal elections continue to make headlines, while many remain wary of the excessive media coverage they are receiving.The internal elections,…
Arrested students accused of working for Al-Qaeda
CAIRO: The four university students affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood that disappeared in Alexandria are now facing charges of belonging to a terrorist cell. Their lawyer claims they were tortured."All…
Mubarak addresses rumors about health, death
CAIRO: In an interview with the state-run daily paper Al-Ahram, President Hosni Mubarak rebuffed the recent rumors that surfaced about his weakened health. For the past month, rumors and speculation…
It's all happening at the zoo
"Someone told me, it s all happening at the zoo, I hummed the lyrics to the classic Simon and Garfunkel song as I scoured Morad St. for a parking spot.…
'Fergalicious' fashion
What do you get when you merge Fergie's rocking style with Kipling? A "Fergalicious line of handbags that will debut in New York this weekend. The 78-piece collection has three…
HEALTH MATTERS: Lay off the 'Junk Sleep'
Getting the kids to bed at a reasonable hour is only part of the challenge, and it's no longer a simple matter of checking for flashlights under the covers of…
SCI TECH SCENE: New websites aim for TV experience
Watching video online in small, fuzzy boxes is heading the way of rabbit ears.Some highly anticipated websites are being modeled on making the experience of watching video online more like…
Book reveals 'Where to Go When'
What s the best time of year to visit Tuscany? How about Sydney, La Paz or Antarctica?A new coffee-table book from Eyewitness Travel, Where to Go When: The Best Destinations…
COFFEE TALK: Drama steps up a notch as summer winds down
With summer nearing its end and Ramadan just around the corner, coffee talk is picking up summer flings, love stories, deaths and gossip."I will never drink again and I will…
Hilton launches Egypt booking page
CAIRO: Egyptians and international residents can now enjoy discounted rates at Hilton resorts across Egypt by booking online. The new online booking page offers rates in Egyptian pounds for any…