AN ISRAELI VIEW: Mismanaging the diplomatic phase
Israel s Operation Cast Lead had its Qana moment on January 7. Some 40 civilians were killed when Israel mistakenly attacked a United Nations school sheltering civilians. The incident was…
A PALESTINIAN VIEW: Third stage sees war and diplomacy proceed together
CAIRO: "Why do they hate us? my son asked me when he saw the Palestinian children who were killed by the Israeli massacre in the Gaza Strip. The question surprised…
Petroleum minister awaits verdict on Israel gas exports case
CAIRO: The Egyptian government promised to implement a recently upheld Administrative Court verdict to stop gas exports to Israel, as soon as the results of the appeal are announced in…
Refaat, Ramzi to stay on with Zamalek
CAIRO: Zamalek football director Ahmed Refaat confirmed that no changes will be made to the club s technical staff, who will work with new coach Michel Decastel.Refaat and assistant coach…
Egypt ready to take in more Palestinian wounded, says official
CAIRO: Egypt is ready to take in more Palestinian wounded through its Rafah border crossing with the Gaza Strip, a senior health official said on Sunday.Nassir Rasmi, a senior official…
With the Golden Globes back, a TV party was on
Just moments into the Golden Globes telecast, Jennifer Lopez arrived onstage to present the night s first award. Oh, goodie!Then she shushed the A-list crowd so she could be heard…
Arab heads of state to discuss Gaza Jan. 19-20, says report
KUWAIT CITY: Arab heads of state are to hold a special summit on the Gaza crisis alongside a planned economic summit in Kuwait on Jan. 19-20, a Kuwaiti daily reported…