Caught in a vicious cycle of violence
The killing by Israeli undercover troops of four Palestinian militants in Bethlehem,…
Abdul-Hamid struggling to get fit for Platinum clash
CAIRO: Ahly s first choice goalkeeper, Amir Abdul-Hamid, is struggling to get…
Beirut gunbattles as Hezbollah says govt 'declares war'
BEIRUT: Fierce gunbattles erupted in Beirut on Thursday after Hezbollah chief Hassan…
Indonesia considers pulling out of OPEC
JAKARTA: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said Tuesday that Indonesia was considering quitting…
A spiritual encounter with Alim Qasimov
In an unforgettable evening dominated by a rare, lingering spiritual ambiance, celebrated…
Fiction meets reality in Egypt
Thirty-four years ago, Egypt's most celebrated author, Naguib Mahfouz, published his novella…
Demystifying the Muslim Brotherhood
I think it's an appropriate time to ask: How many Egyptians actually…
Carter's trip: boon or bungle?
It is unclear what Jimmy Carter thought his recent meetings in the…
Telling Wright from Wrong
What was he thinking?How can Barack Obama's pastor of 20 years, the…
A human rights crime in Gaza
The world is witnessing a terrible human rights crime in Gaza, where…