World of Pharaohs resurrected in first Lego museum
If you give your child the choice between going to a playground and visiting a museum, they will most definitely choose the playground, and it's hard to argue against that.…
No justice and no wisdom in Sheikh Jarrah
BEER-SHEVA: In recent weeks, Israel's citizens have been hearing about a new bone of contention in Jerusalem. Almost every Sunday, we receive reports about protests, violent clashes and even arrests…
The bogey of inflation
LONDON: How real is the danger of inflation for the world economy? Opinion on this matter is divided between conservative economists and official bodies like the IMF and OECD.The IMF…
A cool head for the hottest issues
LONDON: Reading Barack Obama's "Dreams from My Father, the US president's beautifully written reflections on his early life and identity, most people are struck by his cool and intellectual approach.…
US ban on Tariq Ramadan other Muslim scholar critical of US policy lifted
NEW YORK: Two prominent Muslim scholars once accused of having ties to terrorism, can reapply to travel to the United States now that the State Department has concluded they pose…
'We gave ample warning of floods,' says meteorological body
CAIRO: The Egyptian Meteorological Authority said it sent sufficient warning to the governors of Aswan, North and South Sinai about the recent floods that destroyed large swathes of land in…
Political parties, rights activists reiterate rejection of health insurance law
CAIRO: Political parties and rights activists have angrily rejected suggestions that there exists no real opposition to the draft health insurance law currently before parliament.During an edition of satellite channel…
New Brotherhood Secretary-General a conservative
CAIRO: The newly-elected Supreme Guide Muslim of the Muslim Brotherhood Mohamed Badea', appointed Mahmoud Hussein as the new secretary general to replace the former Mahmoud Ezzat.Hussein, 62, is a professor…
'Dede' Ayew following in famous footsteps
LUANDA: Seldom does a player languishing in the backwaters of the French second division hog the international headlines but then Andre Ayew is no average player. Dede Ayew sent Ghana…
