Amid anger over Lebanon war, activists turn from democracy campaign to bitterness at Israel, U.S.
Associated PressCAIRO: Egypt s best-known democracy movement has switched its cause, now focused on demanding an end to the country s peace treaty with Israel.The campaign by the moderate Kefaya…
Museum project to be awarded soon
Two companies compete for the project management of the Grand Egyptian MuseumCAIRO: Two international consortiums are now waiting for the final answer as to who will be responsible for the…
Present and Tense: Inspect this!
Welcome back to the Martha Wood Show. Even after a costly and devastating war, the threat to Israel's security from its neighbours remains as real as ever. Israel says it…
Magical Havana nights
Don't miss your chance to watch the Cuban ballet troupe performCAIRO: The debut by the Ballet Nacional de Cuba at the Cairo Opera House was spectacular. Performing "The Magic of…
He's just not that into you
The ultimate, "no-excuses guide to deciphering menCAIRO: Are you considering asking him out? Do you spend too much time waiting for him to call? Is he avoiding making a commitment?…
Sci-tech: From Doom to MMORPG
The re-evolution of the online gaming community and the subsequent rise in electronic gamesCAIRO: Before there was MSN Messenger, Google Talk or MySpace.com, there was Doom.In less than 20 years,…
Dreaming of indulgence
Dreamland s Spa offers a range of treatmentsSerene would be the best word to describe my first impression of Dreamland s Spa and Wellness Center. The moment you enter, you…
Recent studies highlight health benefits of nicotine but it doesn't mean that smoking is the new health trend
CAIRO: For a smoker, the plain view of the cigarette is always too tempting to pass. Heavy smokers, who think the idea of attempting to quit is simply ridiculous, have…
Vatican says pope did not want to offend Muslim sensibilities
Egyptian Brotherhood leader cites misunderstanding of IslamVATICAN CITY: Pope Benedict XVI did not intend to offend Muslim sensibilities with remarks about holy war, the Vatican said Thursday night, scrambling to…
Diwan Bestsellers List
Catch 22 by Joseph Heller for LE 79Random HouseISBN: 0099470462 Al-Waleed Businessman by Riz Khan for LE 199Harper Collins ISBN: 0007215134 Dreams by Naguib Mahfouz for LE 70AUC PressISBN: 977424866X…
