Aerosmith turmoil amid Tyler 'quit' reports
The future of US supergroup Aerosmith was shrouded in uncertainty after unconfirmed reports that flamboyant front-man Steven Tyler had quit the band.Tyler, 61, indicated he was parting company with the…
Grumpy old men
LONDON: Having reached pensionable age, I qualify to be a grumpy old man. I should be boring my children, and the students at Oxford University where I am Chancellor, with…
Answering the food security colonial conundrum?
In international relations the security discourse is often monopolised by those with a myopic view of security as focusing disproportionately on military matters. Other factors, be they economic, social or…
The Oslo legacy
TEL AVIV: At precisely 11 am the ceremony began on the White House lawn. The announcer proclaimed the entrance of US President Clinton, Israeli Prime Minister Rabin and Palestinian Chairman…
Student who accused ad mogul of plagiarism apologizes
CAIRO: Advertising mogul Tarek Nour agreed to drop a lawsuit against Tamer Azab, after the latter issued a formal apology to him and his company."I have issued an apology to…
IEA warns of huge cost for energy 'revolution'
PARIS: The economic crisis gives the world a chance for a low-carbon revolution to ensure energy supplies and fight global warming, but it will cost a huge chunk of worldwide…
Opara's Ismaili move in jeopardy
CAIRO: Emeka Opara s move to Ismaili is in jeopardy after the club insisted to watch him in action before completing his deal.The coastal club said recently they were close…