The banality of monarchic nostalgia
Televised historical dramas are often successful, yet critics are almost always astounded…
'Tis the season to be jolly
In a packed house at the Opera House last Sunday, acclaimed Egyptian…
Al-Qaeda invites journalists to send questions to Al-Zawahri
CAIRO: Al-Qaeda has invited journalists to send questions to its No. 2…
Americans glimpse the "real" Iran
In October 2007, we were part of a Muslim American delegation of…
Egypt telecom magnate sparks debate, fatwa with veil comments
CAIRO: Comments by Egyptian tycoon Naguib Sawiris on the Islamic headscarf have…
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…