Felting transforms raw material into work of art
Seven years ago, Jenne Giles was a San Francisco painter and sculptor who didn't know felting existed. Now she works almost exclusively in the medium, stretching the possibilities of felt…
Activists call upon civilians to boycott military trials
CAIRO: The No to Military Trials for Civilians campaign at a press conference Thursday urged Egyptians to boycott military trials whether they are summoned as suspects or witnesses. "This is…
Over 1,230 passengers flee burning ferry, Jordanian dies
AMMAN: Rescue services evacuated more than 1,200 passengers from a burning ferry in the Red Sea on Thursday, with one Jordanian dying after jumping into the sea, Jordan's civil defense…
Muslim pilgrims gather in Saudi Arabia for hajj
MECCA: Saudi authorities say nearly 2.5 million Muslims have gathered in this holy city ahead of the annual five-day hajj pilgrimage, seeking forgiveness for their sins and meditating on their…
Egypt foreign reserves post largest drop since April
CAIRO: Egypt's net foreign reserves slid by $1.93 billion last month, their worst drop since April, as investors dumped more treasury bills and other assets because of uncertainty over a…
Egyptian expats adamant on voting, overcoming obstacles
CAIRO: Amid vague and conflicting statements by the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Interior and the Supreme Electoral Commission, Egyptian expats say they are adamant on voting in the…
Army role eyed as election campaign begins
CAIRO: Opponents of Islamists declared a "life and death" battle for Egypt's future as official campaigning began on Wednesday for parliamentary elections seen as vital for restoring stability after eight…
Sarkozy, Obama push for financial crisis solution
CANNES, France: Europe's debt drama dominated talks among leaders of the Group of 20 leading economies Thursday, with Greece's government facing potential collapse and European leaders admitting that the eurozone…
World 2011 grain output record high, market tight: FAO
MILAN: Agricultural commodity markets are set to remain tight with high and volatile prices despite improved supply and weakening demand, the United Nations' food agency said on Thursday, raising its…
Credit Agricole Egypt 9-month net dips 25 pct
CAIRO: Credit Agricole Egypt said on Thursday its net profit dropped 25 percent during the first nine months of the year. Net profit fell to LE 242.9 million ($40.7 million)…