'Fatwa' website forum thrives during Ramadan
Muslims can t eat and drink while fasting, but what about smokingAgence-France PresseCAIRO: A Cairo-based website has become a thriving meeting place for Muslim Internet surfers eager to read fatwas…
Egypt still battling with bird flu, new case detected
CAIRO: A new case of human bird flu, the first since May, was detected in Egypt Wednesday, indicating behavior has been slow to change despite widespread awareness campaigns, officials and…
Israeli strike hits home of Hamas lawmaker in Gaza
ReutersGAZA: An Israeli missile hit the Gaza Strip home of a well known lawmaker from the governing Islamist group Hamas on Wednesday in what the army said was an attack…
UN eyes prompt Israel pullout from Lebanese village
BEIRUT: The United Nations representative in Lebanon said on Wednesday that a solution was near on the matter of Israeli troops who continue to occupy the Lebanese border village of…
Egypt Islamists lambast Straw for veil remarks
CAIRO: The leader of Egypt s opposition Muslim Brotherhood on Wednesday hit out at Britain s Jack Straw for his comments on the Islamic veil. I feel like telling Jack…
Bringing light through music
Al-Nour Wal Amal helps blind girls achieve personal fulfillmentCAIRO: Many a night these girls rehearse for hours on end in preparation for their musical concert. These young talents are special…
Sofitel Karnak invites 20 orphans for an all-day stay
As part of the Accor and Sofitel's ongoing responsibility to the local community, Sofitel Karnak Hotel has taken an innovative step towards helping underprivileged children. They offered 20 orphans, aged…
Head: New General Manager appointed for Hyatt Regency Sharm El Sheikh
Michael S. Mcbain has been appointed General Manager of Hyatt Regency Sharm El-Sheikh. Mcbain comes to Egypt with 16 years experience in the hotel industry, of which over 10 years…
