Modern Master Mahmoud Said’s work captures Egypt at its best
A lways closely associated with ancient art and artefacts, Egypt’s vibrant modern art scene is consistently overshadowed by imposing monuments from the past. The recent record-breaking auction of works by modern…
Algeria, Tunisia unrest exposes frustrations
By Herve Rouach/ AFP PARIS: Violent protests that have erupted in Algeria and Tunisia expose frustrations over the economy and a moribund political elite that have in particular angered young graduates,…
Ousted patriarch behind locked doors in Jerusalem
JERUSALEM: Six years ago he was the patriarch of the Greek Orthodox Church in the Holy Land. Today, Irineos I claims he is a prisoner in the church's Old City…
Stalking elusive rebel Kony in DR Congo’s jungles
NAPOPO: Perched at this hilltop lookout, surveying the thick jungle below where Lord's Resistance Army rebels roam, a Ugandan colonel tersely explained the task for his men - catching Joseph…
Pieters shoots 7-under 66 to lead Africa Open by 1
EAST LONDON: Branden Grace holed a 9-iron approach at the 18th hole to get within a shot of Brandon Pieters for the Africa Open lead after Thursday’s partially completed first…
Wind is AWOL at Tournament of Champions in Hawaii
KAPALUA: Another PGA Tour season got under way at Kapalua with chatter about who and what was missing at the Tournament of Champions, only this time it didn’t involve Tiger…
Returning from injury, Venus loses to Zvonareva
HONG KONG: Venus Williams lost to second-ranked Vera Zvonareva 6-4, 6-2 on Thursday at the Hong Kong Classic exhibition tournament in her first match since the US Open. Williams was…
Nadal and Federer on course for Qatar Open final
DOHA: Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer remain on course to meet in the Qatar Open final after both won their quarterfinals in straight sets on Thursday. Federer, a two-time champion…
Sports Talk/ Water woes
Politics shouldn’t interfere with sports but sometimes it can't be helped, especially when your life depends on it. When countries at the source of the Nile decide that it's time…
Villarreal, Madrid, Atletico reach cup quarters
MADRID: A second-half burst of goals saw Villarreal rally from a two-goal deficit Thursday for a 4-2 win over Valencia that put it into the quarterfinals of the Copa del…
