Arab nations considering Lebanon deployment, but reluctant to get between Israel and Hezbollah
Associated PressCAIRO, Egypt: The governments of Egypt and Morocco are said to be considering contributing troops to a UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon, but both countries are deeply hesitant to…
Arab nations want UN Security Council to join in launching new initiative to end the Arab-Israeli conflict
Associated PressUNITED NATIONS: Arab nations want the UN Security Council to join in launching a new peace process to end the broader Arab-Israeli conflict, saying the road map unveiled in…
Why French women don’t get fat while Egyptians do
Life style and food draw a line between the cultures of the two countriesCAIRO: French women are known for their elegance, sophistication and slimness. In France, an overweight woman is…
They will never take our broadband
Microsoft and Google are vying for your futuresCAIRO: This year has seen both Microsoft and Google lining up with the Middle East. Each is tied into a global audience and…
Satisfying a craving
Zamalek's Crave combines fusion cuisine with excellent accommodating serviceCAIRO: There are countless options for where to go for a casual dinner in Cairo. We do, however, tend to fall into…
Present and Tense: Foot massage
Mike Buchanan was thrilled with my presentation. It's been only two days since we met at Camp David, and already the director of BATS (Board for Air Traffic Safety) was…
Ceasefire but no resolution for Lebanon
Hezbollah claims victory, but UN Resolution 1701 is a defeat for Lebanon's sovereigntyCAIRO: The cease-fire that began at 8 a.m. local time last Monday between Hezbollah and Israel was founded…
Life in Egypt without a visa
Filipino domestic workers still come to Egypt to work, despite warnings from the Philippine governmentCAIRO: There are thought to be 4,178 Filipinos currently living in Egypt, of which 2,300 are…
Naguib Mahfouz's condition improves
CAIRO: The condition of world renowned Egyptian writer and Nobel literature prize winner Nagib Mahfouz has improved slightly, medics said Thursday, just days after he was put in intensive care.…
Mobinil awards Thanaweya Amma top students
CAIRO: In line with its role as one of the leading corporate citizens, Mobinil has honored the top achievers of the Thanaweya Amma, the Egyptian high school certificate for the…