Exploring one of Paris’ great attractions: Cinemas
It may seem backward to travel to one of the most beautiful cities in the world and sit in the dark. In Paris, there are seemingly endless rues and quais…
Holy month, hot days: Football nights in Michigan
Illuminated by the night lights on the football field, Adnan Restum joined a scrum of teammates at the end-zone water fountain, taking a break from a grueling preseason workout to…
Video game lets players be ‘Bad’ to Jackson hits
An upcoming video game starring Michael Jackson is set to be "Bad." Video game publisher Ubisoft announced Wednesday its dancing-and-singing "Michael Jackson The Experience" game will feature such Jackson hits…
The Dear Leader cleans house for the Young General
SEOUL: There was a time, not long after the Cold War’s end, when almost everyone assumed that North Korea would soon collapse. The sudden death in 1994 of Kim Il-sung,…
The myth of authoritarian growth
CAMBRIDGE: On a recent Saturday morning, several hundred pro-democracy activists congregated in a Moscow square to protest government restrictions on freedom of assembly. They held up signs reading “31,” in…
Malaysia moving forward in matters of Islam and women
KUALA LUMPUR: In early July this year, the Prime Minister of Malaysia Najib Razak announced that two women had been appointed judges in the country’s Syariah Courts. One of two…
Brotherhood founder’s son files lawsuit against TV series writer, producers
CAIRO: The Cairo Economic Court will on Tuesday look into a lawsuit filed by the son of Hassan El-Banna, founder of the Muslim Brotherhood (MB), against the scriptwriter of “Al-Gama’a”…
Egypt 74 of 100 in world ranking for best countries to live in
CAIRO: Egypt is the 74th best country to live in, according to a recent ranking by an American news magazine. Finland, Switzerland, Sweden and Australia took the top fours spots;…
Hassan retracts Algeria decision
CAIRO: Ahly midfielder Ahmed Hassan retracted his earlier statement that he would never visit Algeria again following the unfortunate incidents that marred his side's clash against JS Kabylie. The Egypt…