The banality of monarchic nostalgia
Televised historical dramas are often successful, yet critics are almost always astounded…
Alexandria Library participates in 'G8 of culture'
AVILES, Spain: The heads of seven leading cultural institutions, including the Sydney…
From Madrid to Annapolis: peace conferences are not enough
As Palestinian and Israeli leaders were meeting at the Annapolis Naval Base…
A KHAWAGA'S TALE: Christmas in Istanbul
If you are desperate and dateless, get yourself to Istanbul, it is…
Academic freedom and the battle for university independence
Discussions about university independence have recently gained new momentum. The agenda of…
Twenty-four homeless families protest outside governor's office
CAIRO: Twenty-four homeless families protested outside the Cairo governor's office Sunday, against…
Views: How Egypt celebrates international human rights day
December 10 was the anniversary of the International Declaration of Human Rights.…
WHO to investigate Pakistan human-to-human bird flu outbreak
ISLAMABAD: International health experts have been dispatched to Pakistan to help investigate…
Angry Muslims attack shops owned by Christians
CAIRO: Angry Muslims attacked and destroyed shops owned by Coptic Christians on…