Strong global support for climate action: poll
WASHINGTON: Strong majorities around the world back action to fight climate change, with enthusiasm especially strong in developing nations, a World Bank survey said Thursday.The 15-nation survey, released four days…
Israeli stalling over prisoners blocks Shalit deal: Hamas
CAIRO: Israeli objections to releasing certain prisoners are blocking a swap deal in which an Israeli soldier captured three years would be freed, an official of the Palestinian movement Hamas…
Swiss have made a 'grave mistake' with minaret ban: Egypt FM
CAIRO: Egypt s top diplomat said on Thursday that a Swiss vote to ban the construction of minarets was a grave mistake and Europe could no longer lecture his country…
Baradei sets conditions for presidential candidacy
CAIRO: Outgoing IAEA chief Mohamed ElBaradei has set a number of conditions for his mooted presidential candidacy, including international monitoring of elections as well as amendments to Egypt's constitution.In a…
Taiwan firm uses recycled paper in shoemaking
Confronted with an ever-growing pile of old newspapers, Taiwanese fashion designer Colin Lin came up with the idea of using them to make shoes and tote bags for her environmentally…
Audrey Hepburn's designer gowns hit auction blocks
Audrey Hepburn fans got a sneak peek Tuesday of dozens of garments and personal effects once belonging to the movie star that will hit the auction blocks next week.A Givenchy…
Lifestyle Highlight: Silver never sparkled so brightly
While driving down Maraashly Street in Zamalek, I spotted a regally dressed mannequin in a shop window, its black dress patterned with orbs of silver hardware. The mannequin was standing…
Novel eatery, funny chef make Napa Grill worth visiting
The Fairmont Nile City hotel opened up last month in the Nile Towers, with contemporary interiors, a young staff and a relaxed vibe in the hotel lobby that seems tailored…
Dubai mega-tower last hurrah' to age of excess
DUBAI: When work began in 2004 to build the world s tallest tower, Dubai s confidence also was sky high with a host of mega-projects on the drawing board or…
St Bart's: Tiny Caribbean jewel for food, fashion
Wheels up at the island of St. Maarten and we skim across the waters of the French West Indies to St. Barthelemy, a tiny Caribbean jewel for Francophiles, foodies and…