Prepare for less attention in Paris
Jacques Chirac still has some weeks left in office, but as of this Sunday, when France votes in the first round of its presidential election, the president will begin emptying…
Russian rocket launches cluster of foreign satellites
MOSCOW: A Russian rocket on Tuesday launched a cluster of foreign satellites into orbit, including seven miniature satellites developed by US university students, officials said.The Dnepr booster rocket blasted off…
History in the shape of a tarbush
For many the fez is an extinct symbol of the former royal regimeCAIRO: The tarbush (fez), once a significant part of Egyptians' uniform, is facing a hard time marketing itself…
Sandstorm closes Cairo airport
Two killed in Egypt fire fanned by sandstormCAIRO: At least two people were killed Tuesday in a fire fanned by a fierce sandstorm in Cairo which halted all flights at…
Alex fills up with UN execs, international VIPs for regional conference on disaster relief management
ALEXANDRIA: As local Alexandrians peacefully strolled along the Corniche nibbling on cotton candy and soaking in the fresh Mediterranean breeze, a field of well-polished black Mercedes with tinted windows screeched…
Egypt's 'King of Hearts' operates on terror suspect
CAIRO: Renowned Egyptian-British surgeon Sir Magdi Yacoub, dubbed the King of Hearts at home has performed open-heart surgery on a terror suspect implicated in a deadly attack in Cairo last…
Hassan flattered by Michel interest
CAIRO: Egyptian skipper Ahmed Hassan said he was flattered that Zamalek coach Henri Michel was interested in signing him next season.Hassan was informed of the Frenchman's praise for his abilities…
Pressure is on Zamalek, says Al-Faisali coach
CAIRO: Al-Faisali coach Adnan Hamad is confident that his team could oust Zamalek from the Arab Champions League (ACL) semi-finals, claiming that the local fans could have a negative impact…
Qatar Foundation honors Farouk El Baz
The Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Social Development has named an award after Egyptian scientist Farouk El Baz. Given in association with the Geological Society of America Foundation the…