Palestinian officer killed at Egypt-Gaza border
GAZA CITY: A Palestinian security officer was shot dead by gunmen on Friday after their relatives were told to wait in line at the border terminal between the Gaza Strip…
Military tribunal of detained Muslim Brotherhood members opens quietly
CAIRO: A military tribunal of 33 detained top members of the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) reportedly under deep secrecy at Heikstep Military Court Complex outside Cairo on Thursday morning.The trial, regarded…
Saudi regional role not more prominent than Egyptian
CAIRO: It is a commonly held view among experts and commentators in the Middle East that Saudi Arabia is the main broker in the region, at least if signified by…
American Muslims, human rights groups challenge Egypt's political crackdown
HEAD: The Muslim American Society (MAS) Freedom Foundation and other human rights groups will host a protest at the Egyptian embassy as part of the Human Rights in Egypt Campaign.The…
Egypt, Cuba lift visa requirements
Egypt and Cuba have agreed to drop visa requirements for each country's citizens, according to reports by AHN yesterday. Egypt s Deputy Foreign Minister Hatem Aziz Seif El Nasr signed…
Alexandria for a day
On a steamy, sand-stormed day in Cairo in early April, the seafood in Alexandria tasted especially fresh. The waterfront walk down the Corniche, charming in its own right with Technicolor…
The Friday family frenzy heads to 6th of October
Every Friday, two thoughts inevitably cross my mind. First, how can I explain the concept of sleeping in on the weekends to my children? Second, what are we going to…
Barrymore is People's 'Most Beautiful'
She was born with her acting family s classic beauty, but Drew Barrymore credits her fun-loving approach to life for her No. 1 spot on People magazine s annual 100…
Local choices for healthy eating
The battle of the bulge is a universal war every person faces. Chemical diets, Atkins or calorie counting are all familiar terms whether you've tried it yourself, or seen your…
Jordan divorce most costly ever
Michael Jordan s split from wife, Juanita, tops ForbesDivorce has its price and no celeb, it appears, knows that better than Michael Jordan. The basketball superstar s split last December…