Tipping point: Richest nations see baby boom
The once ironclad axiom that the wealthier a nation the lower its birthrate is reversed when countries pass a certain threshold of development, according to a study released Wednesday.Most of…
Researchers identify cells that say 'scratch me'
Got an itch to scratch? Scientists have pinpointed a key group of cells that sends itch-alerts to the brain. When researchers at Washington University in St. Louis knocked out those…
Eating and relaxing: Orders of the day
Whenever friends come to visit me from abroad, we usually head over to the Four Seasons Nile Plaza for some reason or another. How can we resist? The city's premier…
Foie gras or caviar? Ice creams to surprise the taste buds
French chef Philippe Faur believes his delicacies are more than just desserts.He dares to make savory ice cream.His caviar, foie gras and Roquefort flavors accompany dishes at his restaurant and…
The living stones Islamic Cairo
Stones are the epitome of solidity, immobility and lifelessness, yet in the Darb El-Ahmar district of Cairo, stones are alive with the memories of those who took part in the…
On cigarette packets, more than words dupe smokers: study
Something as simple as the color of a cigarette packet can dupe smokers into thinking the cigarettes it contains are less dangerous to their health, a study showed Tuesday.The study,…
Palaces and markets: 48 hours in Istanbul
There are few cities as historic and breathtaking as Istanbul. And since it's only a two-hour flight away, you might as well jet in for the weekend.Set on the Bosphorus…
Central Bank: Egypt's remittances drop 26 percent
CAIRO: Egypt s Central Bank is reporting a nearly 26 percent decline in remittances for the first three months of the year. That s another drop in one of the…
THE REEL ESTATE: Myth and reality of Dillinger lost in 'Public Enemies'
Prior to "Public Enemies, Michael Mann's latest high-profile dramatization of the last 14 months of America's former public enemy no.1 John Dillinger, at least four big-screen adaptations were made of…
The Sino-Indian Water Divide
NEW DELHI: As China and India gain economic heft, they are drawing ever more international attention at the time of an ongoing global shift of power to Asia. Their underlying…