Muslim critics blast Beyonce on eve of Egypt show
CAIRO: As Egypt geared for pop diva Beyonce Knowles first performance in North Africa on Friday, Muslim conservatives were branding her show an insolent sex party that threatens the Muslim…
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Egypt s Beltone sees result of stake talks in days Egyptian investment bank Beltone Financial expects to reach a deal or end talks on selling a stake to Pioneers Holding…
Arab League chief asks Abbas to run in election
CAIRO: Arab League chief Amr Mousa urged Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas to reconsider his decision to not run in an upcoming election, the Egyptian state news agency MENA reported.Mousa assured…
Egypt calls for UN resolution if Israel rejects freeze
CAIRO: Egypt said on Thursday that if Israel continues to reject a freeze on Jewish settlement, then any new peace talks should be on the basis of a UN Security…
USAID auditor criticizes Egyptian gov't, cites terrorism concerns
CAIRO: An audit report of USAID democracy and governance programs in Egypt has criticized the Egyptian government for being an impediment to these efforts as well as citing concerns that…
Aviator style from 'Amelia' lands on runways, too
Before they became staples of the runway, bomber jackets, flight suits and protective aviator sunglasses were born in the cockpit of an early - and cold - airplane.They were necessary…
India's pot-bellied males hit gym for Bollywood buff look
For Raghu Ghai, the day begins and ends at the same place - a gym in New Delhi where he pursues his quest for bulging biceps, a six-pack stomach and…
Hip Pakistan snubs Taliban at glamorous fashion week – Focus
Bare shoulders, backless gowns and pouting models are wowing Pakistan s glitterati as Karachi fashion week shows the world a different side of the Taliban-troubled nation.While women in much of…
Lobster and caviar decadence is also an educational experience
Executive Chef Christophe Gillino is again proving that his culinary creativity is also an art form. Launching a lobster and caviar night, to take place on Thursday nights at the…
Barbie turns 50 with style in Dubai
Turning 50 with grace and style, yet not looking a day over 17, the iconic Barbie doll strutted her stuff on the runways of Dubai Fashion Week. Celebrations for Barbie's…