Ex-IAEA chief could become Egypt's leading dissident
CAIRO: Former UN atomic watchdog head Mohamed ElBaradei has been in the firing line of Egypt s official press since announcing he might run for president and analysts say he…
PA national security committee criticizes govt. Sinai policy
CAIRO: The defense and national security committee at the People's Assembly convened Wednesday evening and criticized the government for its policy towards Sinai.Committee members chastised the government for what it…
Christmas Gift Giving in Cairo
Although Cairo s not the easiest city to find Christmas gifts, I've managed to come across a few good items in town that could please some friends. ChocolateThe Four Seasons…
Fits to a T(riangle): All by N Scarves
Scarf trends last year got a little original: take an ordinary rectangle scarf and fold it into a triangle. Tie behind neck so that an inverted triangle points to your…
48 Hours in Dublin
I don't know what your stereotypes for Dublin are, but mine were friendly people, quaint architecture, boisterous pubs, and rain. Ireland's capital delivered on all fronts. What I didn't expect…
The teppanyaki delights of Shogun
InterContenintal CityStars' Shogun is a personal favorite; whether it's the fresh sushi or Teppanyaki chef chopping food right in front of me, there are numerous reasons that keep this Japanese…
Iraq auctions fields to move up oil's big league
BAGHDAD: Iraq could challenge Russia s number two spot among world oil producers after auctioning two prized oilfields on Friday, although it failed to attract companies to bid for deals…
THE REEL ESTATE: Almodóvar's 'broken' opus at the European Film Panorama
Along with Elia Suleiman's "The Time That Remains and Alejandro Amenábar's "Agora, the two other highlights of this week's European Film Panorama, which kicks off on Wednesday, are Pedro Almodóvar's…
