Chinese forgers take aim at Japan's art market
Chinese forgers, after fooling art collectors worldwide by faking their own country s artifacts, are now trying to break into Japan s hermetic but very lucrative market, a leading expert…
Netanyahu's second chance
NEW YORK: The new Israeli government led by Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu has raised many conflicting feelings among those concerned about the fate of the Arab-Israeli peace process. Will Netanyahu…
What the Quran says about women's rights
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan: Prior to the advent of Islam, women were widely regarded as non-entities in many societies around the world. Indeed, it has taken centuries for women to gain rights…
Taliban respond positively to Obama's offer to talk
BONN, Germany: Mullah Omar has given the green light to talks , Abdullah Anas, a Taliban mediator, explained recently to The Sunday Times. A big, big step has happened. For…
Decoding Egypt: It's a Shame Culture, Stamp Sexual Harassers
CAIRO: Sociologists consider Egyptian society a "shame culture, in which the status of people as perceived by others counts for almost everything. In contrast to a "guilt society, where people…
Agogo to leave Zamalek, reports 'inhuman' treatment to FIFA
CAIRO: Junior Agogo began the process of terminating his contract with Zamalek after he officially called upon FIFA to interfere in his dispute with the Cairo club.The Ghanaian was involved…
Ismaili complain Khan to EFA
ISMAILIYA: Ismaili complained defender Dario Khan to the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) after the Mozambique failed to report to the club following international duty.Khan is yet to return to Ismailiya…
Kafr El-Sheikh girl jumps from third floor in fear of teacher
CAIRO: A secondary school student was seriously injured after she jumped from her school s third floor in fear of her teacher, Egypt s state news agency MENA reported on…
