Breaking matzah, growing up Muslim amongst Jews
BOSTON, Massachusetts: As a Muslim American, I realize that my diploma from the Hebrew Academy of Toledo is an unusual credential. But in the context of my family and our…
Giving serious ideas a bad name
Avigdor Lieberman, Israel s new foreign minister, is perhaps most notorious for his policy demands regarding the Arab citizens of Israel. He wants Israeli Arabs to prove their loyalty to…
A dangerous mentality comes to the fore
There s no doubt that the new right-wing Israeli government under Binyamin Netanyahu with Avigdor Lieberman as foreign minister is seen as a bit of a headache by many concerned…
Pope leads Christian prayers as world celebrates Easter
VATICAN CITY: Pope Benedict XVI sought to assuage the grief of Italy s earthquake survivors during his Easter blessing, as Christians across the world celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ.Tens…
Insufficient resources to combat avian flu, say experts
CAIRO: Vaccines available against avian flu only cover 36 percent of 300 million birds in rural farms, according to a workshop held Sunday by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization…
MPs deny request to shut down AUC
CAIRO: Muslim Brotherhood MPs denied press reports claiming they filed investigation requests to Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif and Minister of Higher Education Hany Hilal, asking them to close down the…
Sowing the seeds of peace
CAIRO: While high profile leaders struggle to establish dialogue between the West and the Middle East, American journalist John Wallach saw potential in the younger generations."It only took one Anwar…
National Circus employees protest low salaries
CAIRO: Over 200 workers at the Egyptian National Circus staged a four-hour protest on Sunday, demanding an increase in their salaries and accusing the Ministry of Culture of neglecting the…
Zamalek's Saied ready for Petrojet
CAIRO: Zamalek defender Hani Saied is ready to face Petrojet on Thursday after recovering from a slight injury sustained in the recent draw with Arab Contractors.The Cairo club said on…
Zaki's manager denies partying reports
CAIRO: Amr Zaki s personal manager Mohamed Saied firmly denied reports indicating that the Wigan Athletic striker partied at a night club during the early hours of Saturday.The Daily Mirror…