The Summit of Europe's Ineffectiveness
LONDON: The European Union likes summits. Just look at the way it reacts when the other side decides not to show up (for example, its response to President Barack Obama's…
The Euro Zone's Default Position
WASHINGTON, DC: Kazakhstan may be far removed from the euro zone, but its recent economic experiences are highly relevant to the euro's current travails. As the euro zone struggles with…
A fatwa against terrorism that might work
NEWARK, Delaware: Dr Tahir ul-Qadri, a Pakistani Islamic scholar visiting the United Kingdom, recently released a 600-page fatwa, or non-binding opinion in Islamic law, against terrorism. This fatwa might actually…
Prince Alwaleed inaugurates hall at AUC
CAIRO: In what he considers a part of his wider efforts "to build bridges and promote better understanding between West and Islamic World, Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Alsaud…
Islam Online sit-in continues after mass resignation
CAIRO: Employees of the Islam Online (IOL) website continued their sit-in for the third day running at their Sixth of October offices, demanding their settlement packages after the majority of…
Hodoud's Eid reveals preference for Zamalek over Ahly
CAIRO: Harras Hodoud forward Ahmed Eid admitted that he prefers rejoining Zamalek to sealing a move to Ahly.The 29-year-old, a product of the White Knights youth system, has been targeted…
Ahly's Hosni named for Gunners trip
CAIRO: Ahly s fringe striker Osama Hosni has been named for the Red Devils trip to Zimbabwean side Gunners in the CAF Champions League.It was previously reported that Hosni wouldn…
Zaki's Hull name Dowie as new boss
CAIRO: Iain Dowie has been appointed as the new coach of Amr Zaki s Hull City, the struggling Premier League club announced on Wednesday.The English side have sacked coach Phil…
Hodoud increase Mansoura woes
CAIRO: Harras Hodoud came from behind to beat Mansoura 2-1 away, to leave the promoted side deep into the Egyptian Premier League relegation mire. Adawi Akef fired the home side…