More than a ladies’ man: The new Casanova Museum explores the man behind the myth
Giacomo Casanova is known worldwide as a ladies' man, but he was much more: a priest, a spy and a writer. He now has a museum dedicated to him in…
Warrant issued to jail Brazil’s ex-president Lula
Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has been ordered to begin serving a 12-year sentence for corruption. He is appealing his conviction amid an attempted political comeback.A Brazilian…
Russia World Cup preparations in full gear
Russia is gearing up in full throttle to for the World Cup finals between 14 June and 15 July across 11 cities. With only 70 days left before the start…
All-day breakfast with a pinch of disappointment
While a lot of people enjoy having their breakfast out on weekends, there comes the dilemma that most restaurants do not serve their breakfast menus after midday. However, a new…
The Cave of St Simon and story of transferring Moqattam Mountain
The monastery of Samaan Al-Kharraz (Simon the Tanner) is located at the top of the Moqattam Mountain, with six churches carved into the rock of the mountain. Unfortunately, Moqattam Mountain…
Inner Workings: A troupe of familiar strangers
As the line to the counter moves slowly, crawling towards their morning supply of caffeine, she sits in her favourite corner sipping her regular flavoured coffee. Some can already feel…
Belarusian communications minister requests collaboration on Sico’s programme
El-Kady received invitation to attend conference in May
German carmakers among the biggest losers in US-China trade row?
Economists have warned that BMW and Daimler could be among the main victims of trade tensions between the US and China, should the Asian nation really double its tariffs on…
Female breadwinners defying stereotypical societal structures
Female breadwinners break away from patriarchal family setup where men are sole providers
Bollywood star Salman Khan handed jail term for poaching
The Bollywood actor Salman Khan has been given a five-year jail sentence after he was found guilty of poaching two blackbuck antelopes. The case has gripped movie-obsessed India for the…