Jackson mother granted custody of children
A Los Angeles judge named Michael Jackson s mother as permanent guardian of the star s children Monday, ignoring a surprise late bid by the singer s dermatologist to have…
First of its kind film festival in Gaza
The Gaza in the Eyes of Women film festival aims to create a cultural phenomenon through cinema. Festival organizers say they are looking to communicate directly with Palestinian and Arab…
British experts examine Egyptian mummy
CAIRO: A team from the department of radiography at City University of London has been examining the 2,500-year-old body of a mummy called Tahemaa. The group, led by Senior Lecturer…
What is and isn't Islam?
JAKARTA: It is not only important to explain what Islam really is, but it is also important to make a distinction between what Islam involves, and what people have incorrectly…
America's saving rate and the dollar's future
CAMBRIDGE: The saving rate of American households has risen sharply since the beginning of the year, reaching 6.9% of after-tax personal income in May, the highest rate since 1992. In…
Owning up to Israel's bomb
TEL AVIV: President Barack Obama's vision of a world without nuclear weapons, and the recent agreement he signed with Russia aimed at cutting back the nuclear stockpiles of both countries,…
AUC launches new graduate psychology, counseling program
CAIRO: The American University in Cairo (AUC) launched its International Counseling and Community Psychology (ICCP) graduate program - the first of its kind in the region. The program offers MAs…
Health, education ministries take swine flu in stride
CAIRO: Minister of Health Hatem El-Gabaly said no drastic precautionary measures will be taken in schools against the spread of H1N1, adding that the ministry will deal with the situation…
Egyptian girl claims being forcefully held in Saudi, seeks return to Egypt
CAIRO: Twenty-seven-year-old Heba Najeeb is calling on the Egyptian foreign ministry to secure her return to Egypt, claiming she is being held by force in Saudi Arabia by her father.…
Portsmouth 'in talks' with Zaki
CAIRO: Portsmouth are negotiating with Amr Zaki over a possible loan move from Zamalek this summer, according to the Premiership club s chairman Soliman Al-Fahim. Talks with the player s…