Israel's Nightmares
PARIS: "It is reasonable to believe in miracles, David Ben-Gurion, the first Prime Minister of Israel, once said. Today's Israelis do not seem to believe in miracles. Instead, more than…
With a Grain of Salt: Hail Talibanland
CAIRO: It isn't true that oriental dancing, which we have known for a long time, dates back to the Pharaonic times when murals depicted oriental dancers wearing the same costumes…
WORD ON THE STREET: Egyptians react to Hisham Talaat Moustafa verdict
CAIRO: The death sentence construction mogul Hisham Talaat Moustafa received in the murder case of Lebanese signer Suzanne Tamim was surprising for many Egyptians, who were quick to form their…
A 'Plan' to change the world
CAIRO: Amid the noisy, dilapidated buildings and garbage-filled streets in Old Cairo, at the squatter settlement of Ezbet Khairallah, a beacon of hope takes form in a community center, helping…
Poor countries could face more virulent swine flu, says WHO chief
GENEVA: World Health Organization chief Margaret Chan said Friday that developing countries should be prepared for more severe cases of the "subtle, sneaky swine flu virus."Countries especially in the developing…
Eco-Islam movement sees light in Europe
BONN: For some years now a global environmental discourse has been underway, one that connects ecological themes with Islamic ethics.But to what extent can Islam really give guidance on ecological…
Survey explores issue of global citizenship
CAIRO: Seventy-three percent of a sample surveyed in Egypt said they identify themselves as Egyptian citizens, while 13 percent said they identify themselves as global citizens, with the remaining 13…
Egyptian police shoot and wound Ethiopian migrant
AL-ARISH: Egyptian police shot and wounded an Ethiopian migrant trying to enter Israel illegally on Friday, and separately traded fire with Bedouins who smuggle migrants, a security official said.Police also…
Squabble puts Russia wheat exports to Egypt in doubt
CAIRO: Black Sea wheat exports to Egypt have surged in the past year delighting Russian traders, but a decision by Cairo to quarantine several shipments over quality concerns is casting…