Meca director rejects claims of insulting Prophet Mohamed
CAIRO: The two members of Egyptian branch of Canada-based Middle East Christian Association (Meca) were arrested for "doing too much, Meca's director in Canada, Nader Fawzy told Daily News Egypt.President…
Egypt arrests top officials over Old Cairo restoration
CAIRO: Two Egyptian officials were arrested Thursday on charges of taking bribes from building firms seeking contracts in a multi-million-dollar restoration project in Cairo, a judicial source said. Ayman Abdel…
Egypt arrests 11 Sudanese on Israel border
RAFAH, Egypt: Eleven Sudanese including three children were intercepted at the Egypt-Israel border on Friday while trying to cross illegally into the Jewish state, Egyptian security officials said. The 11,…
The Moroccan treatment
The thing about spas is that they're shrouded in myth. They are, supposedly, welcoming tranquil atmospheres where one can find peace from the harrowing bustle of day-to-day stress while the…
Mori Sushi hits the North Coast
Fresh air and a long day at the beach work wonders on the appetite. So is it time to hit the sushi bar? In the past five years, sushi has…
Cairene filmmaker delves into the life of Egyptian women
In his two short films - a documentary and a short feature - Egyptian filmmaker Sherif El Bendary attempts an unusual feat: to portray the angst, joy, passion, and hardship…
Learning nothing from Iraq, Democrats charge forward to Pakistan
United States Presidential Candidate and Senator Barack Obama's speech on August 1, 2007 at the Wilson Center, a think tank in Washington D.C., confirmed what many feared: the Democrats will…
Virtual vices: sex or aggression?
In a popular Internet role-playing game called Second Life, people can create a virtual identity for themselves, choosing such things as their age, sex, and appearance. These virtual characters then…
The slums of Haiti's Sun City
There may be worse slums in Haiti, but none so infamous for its violence and grinding poverty as Cité Soleil in the heart of the nation s capital, Port au…
WITH A GRAIN OF SALT: Al Ahli Bank Visa Card!
An Egyptian lady traveled abroad, carrying a visa card issue by Al Ahli Bank. She was comforted by the idea that she can use it to cover all her expenses,…