Von Trier beings the end of the world to Cannes
The end of the world is coming this Saturday, apparently, and thanks to Lars Von Trier's apocalyptic new film "Melancholia" we have an idea about what to expect. Screened on…
Christians, Muslims and solidarity: the Egyptian challenge
By H.A. Hellyer CAIRO: The recent burning of a church in Cairo’s Imbaba district reminded me of New Year’s Eve this year, when I was in Cairo. At the time, I…
Egypt revolt poses a test for American University
By David Crary / AP CAIRO: Any university likes to brag about prominent alumni. But when they end up taking opposite sides of a revolution on its doorstep, some nimble footwork…
We can no longer rely upon ‘they’
By David Kirby CAIRO: What has happened in Egypt in recent weeks is that the Egyptian people, particularly the youth, have taken ownership of their own country. This is important. In…
Obama’s challenge in the Muslim World
By Andrew Kohut As President Obama prepares to make a major address later today on the tumultuous changes spreading throughout the Middle East, a new survey by the Pew Research Center’s…
The myth of green energy security
By Bjørn Lomborg COPENHAGEN: Turmoil across the Middle East and Northern Africa has refocused attention on the impact that political tensions or interference can have on the price and availability of…
Yemen opposition says power transition deal agreed
SANAA: Yemen's president and opposition agreed on Wednesday to sign a Gulf-brokered deal for a transition of power with slight modifications after intervention from US and European diplomats, an opposition…
One on one with Salafi leader Abdel Moneim Al-Shahat (Part 1)
By Tamim Elyan ALEXANDRIA: Following the January 25 Revolution, Salafi groups became the subject of social and political debates as some accused them of taking advantage of the newfound freedom to…
Bahraini activist said threatened with rape, says report
DUBAI: A prominent Bahraini human rights activist said he had been threatened with rape while in custody after he refused to apologize to the king over his role in anti-government…
Tanks shell Syrian town, West piles on pressure
AMMAN: Tanks bombarded a Syrian border town for the fourth day on Wednesday in a military campaign to crush protests against President Bashar al-Assad, under mounting Western pressure to stop…