Official denies decision to publish translations of Israeli novels
CAIRO: A culture ministry official has denied reports that Egypt will publish Arabic translations of novels by renowned Israeli writers Amos Oz and David Grossman for the first time.An official…
Switzerland debates minarets and Muslims
GENEVA: The debate over the integration of the Muslim community into Swiss society is not new and has long been the subject of considerable political tension. The most recent controversy…
Learning to lead
CAMBRIDGE: Public-opinion polls show that citizens in many democracies are unhappy with their leaders. This is particularly true in Great Britain, where a number of members of Parliament have used…
A model for a real economic peace
JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Netanyahu s economic peace plan is not a solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but it is a step in the right direction.However, an economic peace plan should…
NGOs wary of undisclosed amendments to civil society law
CAIRO: Thirty-six NGOs expressed concern that they could face more restrictions if government-sponsored amendments to current laws regulating their work are passed before the current parliamentary session draws to a…
WHO declares H1N1 global pandemic, Egypt reports 2 new cases
CAIRO: The World Health Organization declared its first influenza pandemic in 40 years after an emergency meeting of scientific experts Thursday on a swine flu outbreak which has hit 74…
We must not fear Brazil, warns Egypt coach
JOHANNESBURG: Egypt coach Hassan Shehata believes his shell-shocked squad dare not fear Brazil ahead of their June 15 FIFA Confederations Cup showdown in South Africa.The African champions lost a 2010…
