Mammograms have only ‘modest’ impact on breast cancer, says study
Mammograms have only a "modest" impact on reducing breast cancer deaths, according to a study published Thursday that added to a growing debate on the effectiveness of the routine screening.…
Viva Mexico
At the Four Seasons Nile Plaza, it was all about Mexico this week. In light of the country’s 200th year of independence, Four Seasons Punta Minta flew over some of…
Milan Fashion Week, through thick and thin
Milan Fashion Week kicked off Wednesday with a study in contrasts, from Briton John Richmond's sassy 1960s throwbacks to Gucci's austere classics and Elena Miro's full-figured goodness. Richmond set the…
London Fashion Week ends with new confidence
London Fashion Week drew to a close Tuesday after five days of shows that commentators said marked a new maturity for the event -- despite a few catwalk tumbles and…
Shibshibi: An Egyptian classic jazzed up
Rich and poor alike wear it in Egypt; it is after all as ubiquitous as the Pyramids and the river Nile. Household slippers, or flip flops, have been increasingly worn…
Blackstone Bistro: Profoundly satisfying American dining
The latest addition to Cairo’s dining culture describes itself as homemade, fresh and American. The fact that the venue claims to specialize in American cuisine brings to mind popular chains…
Cairo Guide to Nightlife in Heliopolis
He who says that there is no nightlife in Heliopolis obviously hasn’t hung out with the Cairo 360 crew. Sure, Heliopolis isn’t the epicenter of posh clubs, but it does…
Sudan must end journalist harassment ahead of vote, says Amnesty
KHARTOUM: Sudanese authorities must end the "harassment and intimidation" of journalists ahead of a referendum on southern independence next year, Amnesty International said on Friday. "No credible poll can be…
Saudi denies it will license blogs
RIYADH: A Saudi official denied on Friday that bloggers and web forums would be forced to register under a new electronic media law, after remarks he made sparked outrage among…
More help sought for UN peacekeepers
UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council on Thursday demanded extra resources for peacekeepers at a special meeting where ministers said UN troops were unfairly risking their lives. With some missions…