Environment
Giant saltwater crocodile captured in the Philippines
September 6, 2011
Giant saltwater crocodile captured in the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines - Relieved Filipino villagers threw a fiesta when they captured a one-ton crocodile, with about 100 people pulling…
Crayfish in the Nile: A threat to biodiversity with potential for a booming industry
September 5, 2011
Crayfish in the Nile: A threat to biodiversity with potential for a booming industry
During the 1980s, an Egyptian shrimp farmer imported what he thought were the larvae of US freshwater shrimp. After growing…
A slow killer: The 2011 ‘car-flu’
September 5, 2011
A slow killer: The 2011 ‘car-flu’
The clock is ticking, and it’s almost time for the infamous black cloud that usually starts forming in mid-September.
Dahab’s low-key, eco-friendly culture threatened by development
September 2, 2011
Dahab’s low-key, eco-friendly culture threatened by development
After regaining the Sinai Peninsula in 1981 as part of its peace treaty with Israel, the Egyptian government began to…
Poachers snap up crocodiles as pets, souvenirs and handbags
September 1, 2011
Poachers snap up crocodiles as pets, souvenirs and handbags
A dozen mummified baby crocodiles peer out from the clutter of a dusty shop at the back of Aswan’s tourist…
Authorities find rare 250-kg turtle at butcher
August 29, 2011
Authorities find rare 250-kg turtle at butcher
Food commodities inspectors on Monday found a huge, rare turtle at a butcher in Alexandria, where the owner was preparing…
Once-a-century earthquake rattles US East Coast
August 24, 2011
Once-a-century earthquake rattles US East Coast
A strong earthquake rattled the US East Coast on Tuesday, sending tremors as far as Canada, damaging well-known buildings in…
Ramadan can be a challenge for vegetarians
August 22, 2011
Ramadan can be a challenge for vegetarians
During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims are expected to fast during daylight hours, all the while continuing with their…
Peri-urban Cairo provides growth but lacks recognition
August 18, 2011
Peri-urban Cairo provides growth but lacks recognition
Situated along the outskirts of Greater Cairo lie rapidly populating areas - an extension of informal urban growth that's been dominating…
Shell uncertain about cause of North Sea oil spill
August 17, 2011
Shell uncertain about cause of North Sea oil spill
LONDON - Royal Dutch Shell says it still does not know what caused the worst North Sea oil spill in…