Local restaurant markets itself here and abroad through the Internet
CAIRO: Abou Tarek's downtown koshary restaurant has made a major contribution to the history of koshary, not by introducing a new ingredient, but by moving koshary into the realms of…
The hot summers of Egyptian radio
A brief look at radio's tumultuous local historyIt was a hot mid-summer in 1923 when Mr. Medhat Assem and Mr. Ahmed El-Gawahergi ventured into opening a sound studio in the…
Journalists visit Lebanese Embassy to express solidarity
Frustrated by lack of government response, more protests plannedCAIRO: Members of Egypt's press syndicate sent a group of representatives Tuesday to the Lebanese Embassy in Cairo in an expression of…
Press round-up: Local writers react to Israeli-Hezbollah conflict
Laying blame, discussing fallout and effect on tourism all topics for discussionCAIRO: With coverage of the ongoing Israel-Lebanon conflict dominating the front pages of all local newspapers, the topic was…
Two Al Ahli players banned for next Champions League game
CAIRO: Two players from holders Al Ahli, Emad Moteab and Shady Mohamed, have been suspended for the club s next African Champions League match after trying to attack the referee…
Egyptian student indicted on assault charges following golf club melee
Associated PressGARDEN CITY, New York: A grand jury on Tuesday returned a 10-count indictment against an Egyptian college student accused of driving into a group of people at an upscale…
Fifty-five killed in Lebanon blitz as foreigners flee
Israel kills seven in Gaza as Mubarak says end to conflict in sightBEIRUT: At least 55 civilians were killed Wednesday as Israeli jets and gunboats pummeled towns and villages across…
U.S., Egypt resume "strategic dialogue"
Immediate divergence on tactical mattersWASHINGTON: The United States and Egypt met in a rekindled strategic dialogue dedicated to strengthening the two countries relationship. Foreign Minister Ahmed-Abul Gheit and U.S. Secretary…