Indonesian cleric wants boycott of Islam film
A senior Indonesian cleric has called on Muslims to boycott a new film about Islam s treatment of women, saying it slanders the religion, a report said Friday.Ali Mustafa Yaqub,…
Hamas to respond to truce proposals Saturday: Egypt
CAIRO: The Palestinian Islamist group Hamas is expected to give Egypt its response to proposals to reach a truce with Israel Saturday, Egypt s state-run Middle East News Agency (MENA)…
Whereabouts of Jordanian medic detained in Rafah unknown
CAIRO: A Jordanian medic who was detained at the Rafah border crossing Thursday was moved later that night, but his current whereabouts remain unknown.Salman Mesaid was taken from in front…
Drivers, rev up your (classic) engines
After enduring several grueling days in the dusty, dry Sahara desert, a team of European drivers arrived in Cairo's luxurious Mena House Oberoi hotel under the shadow of the Pyramids.…
Valentino show wins praise from designer himself
The Valentino haute couture show Wednesday earned a standing ovation from Valentino himself.It was a sure sign the turbulent times that followed the retirement last year of the label's designer,…
A new sport in the waking
As he crosses over the Nile every morning en route to work, Mohsen El Shaarani has to fight a strong urge - strapping on his wakeboard and riding the river's…
Time to dress up your baby
Since my baby niece, Malika, was born, I have not been able to enter a shopping mall or clothing store without checking out the kid's section to buy her something.…
Putting the planet in your underpants
If you don t know what s in your knickers, should you be wearing them? asks a short film showing at Paris lingerie show this week, the globe s premier…
Inside the subculture of Egypt's taxi drivers
Cairenes know these cars, the white and black ones that race around the city that never sleeps. They can be found at midday, during rush hour, at 4 am, anytime.…