Society
First Egyptian female qualifies for continental cup in high jump
June 22, 2015
First Egyptian female qualifies for continental cup in high jump
Basant Mossad, 21, has shown after practicing high jump for 12 years that some sports are no longer dominated by…
Exposure to multiple languages eases children’s communication skills
June 22, 2015
Exposure to multiple languages eases children’s communication skills
Children who hear more than one language spoken at home could be better communicators than those raised in monolingual homes,…
Facing backlash, US Muslims counter with new advertising campaign
June 18, 2015
Facing backlash, US Muslims counter with new advertising campaign
In California’s capital city of Sacramento this month, stark black billboards loomed over highways and faded commercial strips, offering solace…
CNN video: Comedians see the funny side of Cairo’s traffic
June 18, 2015
CNN video: Comedians see the funny side of Cairo’s traffic
Join Egyptian comedians Rami Boraie and Shadi Alfons as they make the best of Cairo traffic.
Ramadan begins on Thursday in most Sunni countries, Shia community undecided
June 18, 2015
Ramadan begins on Thursday in most Sunni countries, Shia community undecided
Thirteen Arab countries have announced on Thursday the beginning of the holy Islamic fasting month of Ramadan. On Thursday, Ramadan began…
Ramadan in Egypt, very spiritual
June 17, 2015
Ramadan in Egypt, very spiritual
If you are not in Egypt during the holy month of Ramadan, definitely you’ll miss the 30 most spiritual days…
Karmen Philip: Fine artist turns ostrich’s egg into paintings
June 17, 2015
Karmen Philip: Fine artist turns ostrich’s egg into paintings
Fine artist Karmen Philip spends long hours with an ostrich egg until nature inspires her with designs. She paints on…
‘Pink taxis’ promise Egyptian women comfy rides without fear of sexual harassment
June 16, 2015
‘Pink taxis’ promise Egyptian women comfy rides without fear of sexual harassment
Dina, a housewife who lives in Cairo, says she often shies away from taking public transportation – or taxis driven…
US woman abandons attempt to cross Pacific Ocean solo in rowboat
June 16, 2015
US woman abandons attempt to cross Pacific Ocean solo in rowboat
An American woman has ended her attempt to become the first female to cross the Pacific Ocean by herself in…
Competitors put best foot forward for toe wrestling championship
June 16, 2015
Competitors put best foot forward for toe wrestling championship
At a pub in rural England, Alan "Nasty" Nash is exercising his toes before he gets into the fighting ring.