UN official discusses freedom of expression, internet at Cairo conference
CAIRO: “Freedom of expression is like a river that flows with the least obstacles in its way,” Frank La Rue, UN special rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression said…
Messi dismisses talk of Barcelona Ballon d’Or rift
BARCELONA: Argentine star Lionel Messi on Thursday dismissed talk that defeating his Barcelona teammates Andres Iniesta and Xavi in the race for the Ballon d'Or had strained his relationship with…
Syria vow to secure surprise quarter-final spot
DOHA: Syria coach Tita Valeriu is confident his surprise-package team can secure a quarter-final spot at the Asian Cup for the first time despite being beaten by Japan. The Syrians…
Bin Hammam rules out World Cup date change
LONDON: Asian football chief Mohamed Bin Hammam on Friday ruled out shifting the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to winter or staging tournament matches around the Gulf region. Bin Hammam…
Israeli army to collect settler weapons: report
JERUSALEM: The Israeli army is to begin collecting weapons from Jewish settlers as a result of the calm in the West Bank and over fears they may be used against…
Rivals set for showdown in Lebanon gov’t crisis
BEIRUT: Rival parties in Lebanon on Friday prepared for a showdown over the appointment of a new premier as France proposed a "contact group" to bring the country out of…
Jonathan wins Nigeria ruling party nomination
ABUJA: Nigeria's ruling party on Friday chose incumbent Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate for April elections after he defeated a primary challenge from the mainly Muslim north. Jonathan, 53,…
Lebanon’s caretaker PM seeks support
ANKARA: Lebanon's pro-Western prime minister consulted with regional power Turkey on Friday as part of efforts to rally international support after the Shia group Hezbollah brought down the Lebanese government.…
Sculpting Egypt: The genius of Mahmoud Mukhtar
Egyptian sculptor Mahmoud Mukhtar (1891–1934) is widely viewed as the godfather of modern Egyptian sculpture. Apart from his artistic success and iconic status as a pioneer in modern Egyptian sculpture,…
Townhouse curator on 2011 trends
For more than a decade, the Townhouse Gallery has acted as a catalyst nurturing independent arts, fulfilling its mission to promote contemporary art within the Middle East and internationally.…
