For a casual dinner, fork up the fondue fun
Fashion is notorious for its retro looks, and now epicureans are following their lead as fondue makes a comeback. Whereas a year ago, one had to search high and low…
Ostrich meat: why bury your head in the sand?
Generally resistant to change, most Egyptians won't substitute their beef and poultry for this healthier alternative: ostrich meat. But for those who enjoy this delicacy, there may be a chance…
Experts warn of "chaos" and "violence" in 2007
CAIRO: Newspaper editor Ibrahim Eissa, Judge Hisham Bastawisi and politician Osama Ghazali Harb made dire predictions for the year 2007 at the Ibn Khaldun Center's annual New Year's event on…
Blix: At least 10 years before Egypt and Jordan can launch nuclear programs
Associated Press CAIRO: Former U.N. chief weapons inspector Hans Blix on Thursday said it would be at least a decade before Egypt and Jordan could launch a nuclear program and…
Several Palestinians killed in factional fighting
GAZA CITY: Tensions rose in the Gaza Strip on Friday after renewed clashes between the ruling Hamas movement and president Mahmud Abbas s Fatah party left five people dead in…
Beirut curfew lifted day after clashes
BEIRUT: Beirut warily returned to normal Friday after an overnight curfew - the first in a decade - prompted by street fighting between government and opposition supporters that left four…
Egypt believes troops alone will not stem Somalia violence
CAIRO: As African leaders consider the likelihood of sending peacekeeping forces to Somalia, analysts believe that additional forces must go hand in hand with a diplomatic solution."African Union (AU) troops…
Egypt sees 7.5 pct growth, sanguine on inflation
DAVOS: Egypt s economy should expand by 7.5 percent this year, with growth taking priority over curbing inflation, Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif said on Thursday. Our first priority is to…
Business recap: IFC and Ministry of Petroleum study mining sector reform
CAIRO: The Ministry of Petroleum (MOP) signed a technical assistance agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to reform the country s mining laws in favor of investors, IFC announced…
Market shares fall on retail sentiment
Cairo: The main share indexes fell up to 2.6 percent on Thursday as retail investors adjusted their stock portfolios ahead of the new month, traders said. The sentiment in the…
