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…
On the internet, is it pornography or a lifestyle?
Mohamed Abdel Moneim is an upscale Nasr City boy like any other. A twenty-something graduate of Cairo University, he is a successful, tech savvy, English-speaking IT specialist from a good…
Coffee Talk: In the city of love
They say when the sun lies low and the winds start to blow, its time for love and love-making, but for me, it just keeps me indoors, under covers and…
Olive oil's incredible health effects
We all know that olive oil sprinkled on our salads is good for us, but the full extent of the benefits that this oil confers on our health is truly…