Most foreign fighters in Iraq come from Egypt: U.S. military
BAGHDAD: The U.S. military said on Thursday that it has several hundred foreign fighters in custody in Iraq and that most of them come from Egypt, followed by Syria, Sudan…
Israeli planes strike Gaza as offensive grows
Mubarak: Islamist group gives "conditional approval for releaseGAZA: Israeli warplanes pounded Gaza on Friday, setting ablaze the Interior Ministry offices of the Hamas-led Palestinian government in a widening military effort…
Protestors express support for Palestinians, Hamas
Boycott of American products called for at demonstrationCAIRO: Thousands rallied at Al Azhar Mosque following Friday prayers in protest of the recent Israeli incursion into Gaza. The Muslim Brotherhood organized…
Stocks fluctuate within narrow band
Egyptian stocks failed to break out of their recession over the past week trading, moving up and down within a narrow band with sluggish trading volume as investors showed little…
Get creative with wedding invitations
Creativity and experimenting are on the rise in the invitation businessCAIRO: A few weeks ago I received a large, colorful lollypop that looked straight out of Charlie and the Chocolate…
Belle of the ball
The bridal gown, though central, is only part of the overall lookCAIRO: For all members of the wedding party, what to wear for the "big day preys heavily on their…
Present and Tense: Holy water
It isn't everyday that a former criminal is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, and I am grateful to have lived long enough for my day to come. I wish I…
It's his moment to shine
Men s involvement in planning their weddings could be helpful or just a hassleCAIRO: It s time to plan a wedding but the groom is getting involved. His interest is…
It's not just us
Four days and eight games into the 2006 World Cup, all was quiet on the middle front. Not a single refereeing gaffe of note had been recorded. But, then the…