Killing with kindness: the malaria initiative
The UN convened this week in New York to discuss its Millennium Development Goals and the aim of "ending poverty by 2015. Delegates and a rock star boasted of billions…
The Palin Non-Factor
LONDON: Senator John McCain is a genuine American hero. He was a brave airman, with a fine war record. Unlike the so-called "chicken hawks who avoided service in the Vietnam…
Capitalism and skepticism
BALTIMORE: As each new day brings word of another Wall Street bailout even more colossal than the last, one question presents itself with ever-increasing force: why does America's economy perform…
Desert hostages return home as doubts surround liberation
BERLIN/ROME/CAIRO: Europeans held hostage in the desert for 10 days returned home from Egypt Tuesday, with one of them reportedly calling the abductors rather kind criminals who decided on their…
Experts recommend inclusive education
CAIRO: Education experts worldwide have unanimously agreed that inclusive education, which means including people with disabilities in the school system, is better not only for the person with a disability…
Saudi Sheikhs' fatwas in the spotlight
CAIRO: A Saudi Sheikh recently issued a fatwa stating that women who wear the niqab (full face veil) are only allowed to show one eye, covering the other along with…
Ismaili appoint Ricardo as new manager
ISMAILIA: Ismaili have appointed Brazilian tactician Heron Ricardo as their new manager. He is set to start his job immediately.A source inside the club told FilGoal.com that Ricardo inked a…
