New AUC Bookstore opens
A lot of buzz has been surrounding the big move of the American University in Cairo (AUC) to its new state of the art campus in the Fifth District. Twelve…
Ending the nation-state myth
NEW YORK: This fall, thousands of college students will be taught a myth presented as fact. It is a myth that has helped fuel wars and may hinder finding solutions…
Looking back at media coverage on Fitna
SHARJAH/AMSTERDAM: There was vigorous debate before and shortly after the screening of the controversial Dutch film "Fitna, which portrayed Islam as inherently violent. While the worldwide attention generated from the…
Morocco's fight against terrorism
PARIS: Despite its commitment to the so-called "war on terrorism, or perhaps because of it, Morocco stands out as the best example of an open-air laboratory for fighting extremism. In…
The Quran cannot be usurped: an interview with Amina Wadud
BONN, Germany: Islam, gender equality and human rights are compatible - this is a basic conviction of Amina Wadud, author of several books about Islam and women. Martina Sabra interviewed…
Anti-Islam film makes Mideast 'debut' in Israel
JERUSALEM: A controversial Dutch film linking Islam to terrorism received a rare public airing in the Middle East on Wednesday when a right-wing Israeli MP showed clips of it at…
Rights watchdog warns against abuse of domestic help
CAIRO: During Ramadan, employers be considerate of the long hours domestic workers have to endure to create the iftar feasts and prepare the sohour meal, says Human Rights Watch (HRW).New…
ILO denies reports of 'blacklisting' Egypt
CAIRO: An International Labor Organization (ILO) official has repudiated allegations made by Egyptian daily Al-Masry Al-Youm that the ILO is planning to take punitive measures against Egypt.The article, published Wednesday…
Zamalek sanctions awaiting Hollman return
CAIRO: Zamalek assistant coach Tarek Yehia said the club is waiting the return of coach Rainer Hollmann from Germany before deciding any disciplinary actions following the team s 3-0 defeat…
