PKK abducts Turkish soldiers
Kuridstan workers party kidnapped three off-duty Turkish soldiers, says Diayrbakir governor
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Former presidential candidates weigh in on Sinai debate
Prominent former candidates question terms of Peace Accords
Foul play ruled out of nuclear scientist’s death
The body of nuclear scientist and former Cairo University lecturer Dr Wadie Wahba Girguis was found near the metro station in the Al-Wayli district of Cairo. Girguis had been missing from his home for five days before he was found. The Al-Wayli district prosecutor Moustafa Taya ruled out foul play in the scientist’s death and …
Quenching the thirst of Ramadan
We’ve decided to compile a list of drinks you should be downing by the gallon once the sun sets to adequately hydrate yourself for the next day.
Turkey reports PKK casualties
Erdogan, has in recent weeks accused the regime in Syria of giving Kurdish rebels a free hand in the north of the country
Israel and Hamas react to Sinai attack
IDF spokesman: the militants killed were in the “advanced and final stages of launching an attack on the Eilat-Egyptian border.”
Libyan delegation arrives at presidentâs palace
Reports say the Libyan delegation is here for an extended visit to Cairo set to last several days.
Get out of town â Eid travel ideas
Whether you are feeling adventurous or in sore need of beachside relaxation, be sure that there are options for that traditional Eid trip which will leave you satisfied.
Morsy 100 day plan restart
El-Erian explained that Morsy’s 100-day plan should only be appraised starting now
Yasser Ali: âElectricity problems will be over soonâ
Egypt has been plunged into darkness fairly often in past weeks, with some areas having regular power cuts every three or four hours.
Bekaa Valley ablaze with protests
Towards the end of July resistance grew violent as farmers took up arms to fight a government decision to crack down on cannabis farming
El Fishawy: Older than the USA
Knickknacks that were once trendy and are now beautifully antiquated artefacts, are littered around the haphazardly-arranged rooms, and yellowed newspaper clippings document El Fishawy’s meteoric rise to superstardom.
Gunfire at the Morocco-Algeria border leaves three border guards dead
The Algerian border guards were killed in an ambush
Iran claims testing of new short-range missiles
Defence minister: “These capabilities are defensive and would only be used against aggressors and those who threaten the country’s interests and territorial integrity”
Two killed including one soldier in Eastern Saudi Arabia
Eleven people have already been killed in violence in Qatif since November
Israel asks citizens to leave Sinai in fear of attacks
Tel Aviv renewed calls that all tourists in the Sinai region leave immediately, citing intelligence that Gaza-based groups were planning to target Israeli visitors for kidnapping
Tunisian bill set to criminalise âvalues-based offencesâ
Rights group: “The draft bill would provide prison terms and fines for broadly worded offenses such as insulting or mocking the ‘sanctity of religion'”
El Hangar Theatre issues apology to group cancelled for political content
The apology was prompted by the controversial cancelling of the performance scheduled for this evening widely understood to be caused by some controversial content
Israel: time for sanctions on Iran is over
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected pursuing further sanctions during the visit of US Secretary of Defence Leon Panetta
What your shisha says about you
In an attempt to unravel the mystery of this phenomenon, we have decided to take a look not at the stereotypical places and flavours, but rather at the smokers themselves.
US Defence Secretary reiterates âlegitimateâ transition hopes to Morsy, Tantawi
Leon Panetta meets with both the president and the field marshal amid security concerns
Mojo’s: The Oasis of Normalcy
Sometimes you want to feel like you are in regular old Cairo again. When the mid-Ramadan queasiness hits, wait until the Iftar din has subsided and head over to Mojo’s Lounge on the Imperial Boat in Zamalek.
Controversy over Awqaf appointment continues
The appointment of Mohamed Yousri Ibrahim has been widely criticised by religious and political authorities.
Ministry of the Interior denies Chinese warship crossing at Suez
Rumours of a battleship headed through teh canal raised concerns about Egyptâs role in embargo on Syria
Fake fawanees: the rise of the abominations
Walking down any busy commercial street in Cairo during Ramadan, Egyptian culture is plainly apparent. Finely wrought brass lanterns of all sizes are lined up. Some are electric – the prevalent type. Some are old-fashioned candle lanterns, somewhat more rare. Blue, green, and red all come together to produce a variety of oriental and modern …
Mesaharaty: the human cockerel
This staple of Egyptian culture â for those who do not know â is a lonely soul who walks the shadowed streets just before dawn with a drum, chanting traditional mesaharaty songs to draw us out of our slumber for Sohour, the final meal before the Ramadan fast of the day begins.
Cracks deepen in Tunisiaâs coalition leadership over resignation
Finance Minister Hussein Dimassi cites Ennahda nepotism as reason for resignation
Al-Qaedaâs Iraq campaign gains momentum
The first wave of attacks was a coordinated offensive that spanned the entire country last week, leaving 116 dead
Prank program stirs further TV based political controversy
TV has become a new front for political sparring between Israel and Egypt with a TV prank program escalating the tension
Egypt Olympic Committee confirms fake gear
Athletes shell forced to buy authentic gear out of pocket