The China syndrome
The late historian Barbara Tuchman was an accomplished writer, but her reputation…
Israel, Hamas say talks on prisoner swap not over
JERUSALEM: Both Israel and Gaza s Hamas rulers said Sunday that talks…
Egyptian impact on Giacometti displayed
ZURICH, Switzerland: He is called the Egyptian, but Alberto Giacometti never was…
Sudan's Beshir defies ICC warrant with Eritrea visit
NAIROBI: Sudanese President Omar Al-Beshir arrived in Eritrea Monday on his first…
The good, the bad and the ugly
American engagement with Syria has started and there are positive signs. Rogue…
Will Obama go beyond the superficial?
In his first interview with an Arab television network soon after his…
Big unknown: Cannes festival contenders
Two months before the curtain goes up on the Cannes film festival,…
Washington and Damascus: a new strategic alignment?
In his January 20 inauguration speech and in subsequent statements, US President…
Egypt index gains slightly, small caps in focus
CAIRO: Egypt s benchmark index rose slightly on Sunday in light trade…