America's new Middle East strategy: containing Iran
What's America's strategy in the Middle East? US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice this week sketched a new framework based on what she calls the "realignment of states that want…
When Pharaohs lived among the ruins of Old Gurna
LUXOR: In a bid to save hundreds of ancient tombs in Luxor, the Egyptian government has begun relocating 3200 families whose livelihoods depend on these burial sites. And while politicians…
Authorities detain teenager planning 'suicide operation'
Cairo: Local authorities on Saturday arrested a teenager who was planning to cross into the Palestinian territories to carry out a suicide operation , a security source told reporters. Abdel…
Where do Russia's middle class vacation? Egypt, of course
Agence France-Presse MOSCOW: Car salesman Alexei Dorofeyev is proud to belong to a club he says is getting less exclusive all the time - Russia s middle class. At 22,…
Hidelina scandal leads to decrease in blood donations
CAIRO: Despite intense efforts exerted by different organizations to allay the public s fear of tainted blood banks in the wake of the Hidelina blood bags scandal, blood donations have…
Sci-tech: Burning the midnight rubber
Trackmania Nations: Electronic Sports World CupIf you bought it in a box it would be labeled "for ages 7 to 70 and "fun for the whole family . It might…
Egyptian + foreigner = marital harmony or chaos?
What happens when an Egyptian - "conservative , "traditional - marries a foreigner - "liberal, and "independent ? Cultural differences abound, and bliss would seem difficult to find within mixed…
Zamalek in mad scramble to reach African club summit
CAIRO: Zamalek will be one of the most prominent Arab teams in the 11-month climb to the summit of African club football beginning this weekend with a first round of…
Saudi Arabia, Bahrain through to semifinals in Gulf Cup
ABU DHABI: Saudi Arabia and Bahrain clinched the remaining semifinal spots at the Gulf Cup on Wednesday.Saudi Arabia defeated Iraq 1-0 to top Group B, while Bahrain beat defending champion…