Society
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.
Marian Fouad crowned Miss Alexandria 2015
June 15, 2015
Marian Fouad crowned Miss Alexandria 2015
The Miss Alexandria 2015 competition crowned a new winner Saturday.
South African rangers step up search for escaped lion
June 14, 2015
South African rangers step up search for escaped lion
Flying in a helicopter and armed with tranquillizer guns, South African game rangers are intensifying the search for a young…
Stadium of skirts targets stigma attached to victims of wartime rape
June 14, 2015
Stadium of skirts targets stigma attached to victims of wartime rape
Dresses and skirts donated by Cherie Blair and Rita Ora were among 5,000 pegged to washing lines in a Kosovo…