Israeli filmmaker discusses trials and tribulations of "The Band's Visit"
Few weeks ago, the Israeli embassy in Egypt screened internationally acclaimed smash "The Band's Visit at the Four Seasons hotel in Giza. The event was attended by representatives of the…
With a Grain of Salt: Lambs and Turkeys in the International Court
An angry friend told me: "I noticed that the media has started sympathizing with accusations against Omar Al-Beshir. I was shocked to find some columnists repeating the accusations leveled against…
There's no peace for us to keep
With the world fixated on recent events at the International Criminal Court and how they will affect the situation in Sudan, it is important to remember what is happening in…
Dear world, please confront America
Is it possible to fall out of love with your own country? For two years, I, like many Americans, have been focused intently on documenting, exposing, and alerting the nation…
Editorial: Sinking ships and Egypt's ferry verdict
The much-anticipated verdict on the case against Mamdouh Ismail, owner of the doomed Egyptian Al Salam ferry, has triggered a wave of anger and resentment across Egypt, yet no one…
The highs and lows of Ecstasy
As the sun rose over Alexandria, attendees of the DJ Tiesto concert continued to feel the charge from the party. Although Tareq, 21, had been dancing all night, he was…
Human trafficking: the case of Egypt
CAIRO: Egypt is taking strict measures to curb human trafficking on both the local and international platforms, amid severe US criticism for the inadequacy of its efforts to combat a…
Saudi Arabia bans sale of dogs, cats in capital
RIYADH: Every single man knows: Walking a dog in the park equals sure babe magnet. Saudi Arabia s Islamic religious police, in their zeal to keep the sexes apart, want…
Women constituencies' draft law sparks controversy
CAIRO: The National Democratic Party (NDP) is discussing a draft law that would increase the number of constituencies for both the People s Assembly and the Shoura council - limiting…
Christian, Muslim leaders offer no new remedies against extremists
NEW HAVEN: A conference of Muslim and Christian leaders aimed at promoting interfaith dialogue ended in New Haven, sidestepping the thorny issue of religious fundamentalism.The four-day event hosted by the…
