Arab leaders to hold summit in Libya next week
CAIRO: The leaders of five Arab countries will hold a summit in Libya next week, President Hosni Mubarak was quoted on Friday as saying.The leaders, from Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Sudan…
Two Egyptians lose limbs to Sinai landmine
SHARM EL-SHEIKH: Two Egyptian workers lost limbs Friday when an anti-personnel mine left over from one of the Israeli-Arab wars exploded in the Sinai peninsula, police said.Adel Mohammed Abdul Aal,…
EU's Solana in Egypt, meeting Mubarak to push for Mideast peace
CAIRO: EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana met President Hosni Mubarak on Thursday, at the start of his Middle East tour meant to revive the drive for peace in the…
Kefaya holds demonstration against high commodity prices in memory of 1977 'Bread Intifada'
CAIRO: Surrounded by a field of state security and curious locals, Kefaya activists held a demonstration outside Sayeda Zeinab mosque, marking the 30th anniversary of the 1977 Bread Intifada, which…
PA gives preliminary approval to 34 constitutional amendments
CAIRO: Despite the disapproval of the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) block in parliament, as well as that of a number of opposition and independent MPs, the PA gave its preliminary green…
Brotherhood promises no restrictions on Copts if in power
CAIRO: The banned-but tolerated Muslim Brotherhood (MB) group seeks to promote the Sharia, and the khilafa (Caliphate rule), without imposing financial or legal restrictions on Copts in Egypt, says Brotherhood-affiliated…
Learn to have cultural family fun
The long weekend and mid-year break, as well as the cooler winter temperatures, are a great time to explore the city with your family. It's also a great way for…
Affordable sushi at my place
If you are one of the people who regularly crave sushi then you are either loaded and willing to pay the big bucks or you practice admirable self control. In…
From Japan to America and finally Egypt – the story of a fish that journeyed far
The Japanese may have lost World War II, but if their culture and cuisine have any say, they may be winning the battles for minds and stomachs.Manga cartoons, which exploded…
Finding football amidst the smog
What to do if you want to kick like your heroesLet's admit it, every armchair supporter of the world's greatest game (that's football, otherwise known as soccer to US residents)…
