The dilemma of democracy in new Iraq
By Faiza Alaraji BAGHDAD: When America invaded Iraq in 2003, the Bush administration claimed that they came to liberate Iraq and bring democracy — to make it a shining example in…
The peace process should quit smoking
By Karam Dana BOSTON: Nothing makes a person more uncomfortable than visiting their home country and feeling very helpless. As a Palestinian-American, visiting the West Bank, where I was born, forces…
Angela Merkel’s fear of Europe
By Joschka Fischer BERLIN: Ever since the global financial crisis erupted in September 2008, the European Union has been in turmoil. On the one hand, the euro protected the eurozone, particularly…
A scramble for Asia?
By Brahma Chellaney NEW DELHI: Asia’s festering Cold War-era territorial and maritime disputes highlight the fact that securing long-term region-wide peace depends on respect for existing borders. Attempts to disturb Asia’s…
Massive Doonesbury retrospective worth it
By Mike Householder/ AP "40: A Doonesbury Retrospective" (Andrews McMeel), by G.B. Trudeau: Forty years after the ever-helmeted football hero B.D. first met his dorky Walden College roommate Mike Doonesbury, the…
Third European film panorama kicks off
* Headlining this year’s edition is Alejandro González Iñárritu’s “Biutiful” starring Academy Award winner Javier Bardem. # ! Disparate conflicts old and new are at the center of this week’s…
Zamalek president urges Abbas to keep pumping money
CAIRO: Zamalek interim president Galal Ibrahim called on former club chairman Mamdouh Abbas to 'live up to his word' by financially helping the Cairo side offer defender Mahmoud Fathallah a…
Voters poised to punish Democrats in US election
WASHINGTON: Angry American voters headed to polling places Tuesday seemingly determined to strip Democrats of their lock on power in Congress and to reshape the political landscape nationwide, undermining President…
Zaki out of Gaish trip despite doctor all-clear
CAIRO: Zamalek hitman Amr Zaki has been ruled out of Thursday's league match against Gaish due to injury, although team doctor Mostafa Al-Monayeri earlier said he would be fit for…
Ahly trio to shake off injuries before ENPPI game: Khashaba
CAIRO: Ahly trio Mohamed Abou-Trika, Hossam Ashour and Afrotto will be able to feature against ENPPI in the Egyptian Premier League despite their respective injuries, according to football director Hadi…