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Surprise double act by writers France loves to hate

Two of France s most vilified authors, literary bad boy Michel Houellebecq…

AFP
AFP

Bollywood goes hi-tech in hunt for new audiences

Indian cinema is getting hi-tech, as Hollywood increasingly influences its themes and…

AFP
AFP

THE REEL ESTATE: Ramadan and death of Egyptian TV Part II

I have a confession to make: I'm a sitcom junkie. In an…

Joseph Fahim

Why Do They Hate Businessmen?

Why do they hate us? is not only George W. Bush's favorite…

Nael M. Shama

Egyptian stocks fall in line with global markets

CAIRO: Turmoil in global equity markets hit Egypt s main stock indexes…

Alaa Shahine

SPECIAL SERIES: RAMADAN: The food and beer industry during Ramadan, the ups and downs

CAIRO: Ramadan is a tricky month for bars and restaurants. During daylight,…

Alex Dziadosz

Tourist group located as kidnappers threaten to kill hostages

CAIRO: Sudan and Egypt said they have located the whereabouts of the…

Abdel-Rahman Hussein

Egypt ranks 115 in global corruption index

CAIRO: Egypt has been placed at 115 in an annual list of…

Sarah Carr

Kidnapping will not affect tourism, say experts

CAIRO: As 15 or so captives sit somewhere likely south of the…

Theodore May