Why Ramadan in Egypt means overeating and John Travolta on TV Cairo | During the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, Muslims are supposed to refrain from eating, drinking, and sexual activity (among other things) while the sun is out. Along with a renewed emphasis on... (photo: AP / Matt Sayles)The Christian Science Monitor
Actress Portman takes a dark turn in Venice film | Venice: The Venice film festival opens on Wednesday with "Black Swan", a dark psychological drama starring Natalie Portman as a ballerina who finally lands the lead role but loses her... (photo: Creative Commons / Courtney)Gulf News
Actress Portman takes a dark turn in Venice film VENICE - The Venice film festival opens on Wednesday with 'Black Swan', a dark psychological drama starring Natalie Portman as a ballerina who finally lands the lead role but loses her grip on reality... (photo: AP Photo / Michel Euler)Khaleej Times ActressCelebrityPhotosStar
Globetrotting Ramadan trends Last week I began a virtual tour of Ramadan around the world, inspired by the stories of my Moroccan, Pakistani and US-based colleagues at Search for Common Ground, a non... (photo: WN / marzena)Khaleej Times GlobalIslamMuslimPhotosReligion
'Cairo Time' proves slow going | Ruba Nadda's Cairo Time is a film seeking poetry and not quite finding it. | Shot on location in Egypt, it has the setting. With Patricia Clarkson as a visiting wife le... (photo: WN / marzena)Ohio CairoEgyptPhotosPoetryTrade
Love amid the pyramids | You might say that there is, in the literal, plot-summary sense, a romantic triangle at the heart of Ruba Nadda's "Cairo Time." An American woman waiting to meet her hu... (photo: WN / marzena)Herald Tribune AdventuresCairoGizaPhotosPyramids
