At least two migrants dead in Egypt boat accident
CAIRO: At least two Egyptians drowned when a boat ferrying illegal migrants to Italy capsized in the eastern Mediterranean off Egypt on Tuesday, a security official said.Rescue workers saved 25…
Minister's alleged statement on healthcare causes confusion
CAIRO: Alleged plans announced by the minister of health to drastically reduce the number of illnesses covered by government-sponsored healthcare have been met by both NGO consternation and confusion, while…
Outside experts to review WHO's swine flu response
GENEVA: A group of outside experts will scrutinize the World Health Organization s response to the swine flu outbreak and likely examine whether the global body could have been clearer…
Solving the Jerusalem problem
WASHINGTON, DC: Long after the humiliation of our vice president is forgotten, if not forgiven, and the president and secretary of State recommit themselves to the rock solid relationship with…
Israel as a Jewish State
WASHINGTON, DC: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is insisting thePalestinians recognize Israel as, in his words, the nation-state of the Jewish people, a new and problematic demand that raises serious…
The Organ Crisis
LONDON: Organ transplantation is one of the most impressive achievements of modern medicine. It has brought hope to millions of patients suffering from previously fatal organ failure. For many, it…
Turkey's Transatlantic Value
WASHINGTON, DC: The Turkey that German Chancellor Angela Merkel visits this week is a very different place from the Turkey that began European Union accession talks five years ago. For,…
