With a Grain of Salt: The jelly-like state
CAIRO: Contrary to pessimistic Arab expectations, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to US President Barack Obama's initiative for the creation of the Palestinian State as the only viable solution…
Where are the Global Problem Solvers?
NEW YORK: One odd and disturbing aspect of global politics today is the confusion between negotiations and problem-solving. According to a timetable agreed in December 2007, we have six months…
Lebanese women want greater political representation
BEIRUT: It sees itself as one of the Middle East s most liberal countries, but Lebanon s lack of female politicians sticks out like a sore thumb. While Lebanese women…
The Middle East in Motion
BERLIN: Great speeches are all too often underestimated as being mere words. In fact, they can have powerful consequences. This is obviously the case with President Barack Obama's recent address…
El-Gabaly accuses WHO of creating panic
CAIRO: Minister of Health Hatem El-Gabaly accused the World Health Organization (WHO) of creating panic by raising the A(H1N1) pandemic level to phase six, declaring it a global pandemic.During his…
Egypt downgraded in US human trafficking report
CAIRO: Egypt has failed to adequately address human trafficking, most notably with regards to the forced servitude of children, prostitution and child sex tourism, according to a recent US report.The…
Loss to Egypt leaves Italy on verge of elimination
IRENE: Egypt's stunning 1-0 victory over World Cup champions Italy means that both Brazil and Italy are in danger of being eliminated in the Group Stage of the Confederations Cup.Defending…
5 Egyptian players' rooms burgled
JOHANNESBURG: Five members of Egypt s football team had their hotel rooms burgled, police said Friday.Egypt upset Italy 1-0 at the Confederations Cup on Thursday, but returned to their hotel…
