Bollywood looks to Aamir Khan to end 2009 on a high
Bollywood is looking to Aamir Khan to bring festive cheer to the industry after a disappointing 2009 hit by a producers' strike, swine flu fears and a lack of box…
Who should be bailed out?
CAMBRIDGE: As governments around the world develop policies to deal with failing financial institutions, they should be sure to pick their beneficiaries wisely. In particular, they should study and avoid…
Is gold a good hedge?
CAMBRIDGE: As I walked through the airport in Dubai recently, I was struck by the large number of travelers who were buying gold coins. They were not reacting to Dubai's…
Afghanistan's customary anguish
FARAH: When the problems riddling Afghan society are listed - violence, insecurity, corruption, religious fundamentalism - one dominating factor is usually left out: the influence of customary law. In Afghanistan,…
Trade union chief does not speak for workers, says president of only independent union
CAIRO: The president of Egypt's first independent trade union in 50 years, Kamal Abu Eita, has challenged claims that Egyptian workers support President Hosni Mubarak standing for a sixth term…
Women were stronger 30 years ago, says panel
CAIRO: Contrary to popular belief, women were much more persistent and stronger 30 years ago than they are now, a panel discussion organized by the Netherlands Embassy in Egypt concluded.In…
Possible contender for Brotherhood's top position reluctant to take the job
CAIRO: Reportedly one of the strongest candidates for the next Supreme Guide of the Muslim Brotherhood, Rashad Bayoumi told Daily News Egypt that he prefers not to be nominated for…
Mubarak steps in to keep Orbit on air
CAIRO: President Hosni Mubarak has intervened in a dispute between Orbit Satellite Television and the Egyptian state-owned Media Production City, to keep anchor Amr Adib's notoriously critical talk show "Al-Qahera…
Zaki says he's ready for CAN
CAIRO: Egypt and Zamalek marksman Amr Zaki is fit to feature for the Pharaohs in the African Cup of Nations (CAN) after shaking off a hamstring injury, the well-built ace…
