Recovering America's "Smart Power"
The United States needs to rediscover how to be a "smart power. That was the conclusion of a bipartisan commission that I recently co-chaired with Richard Armitage, the former deputy…
Peace is not about justice
Justice is the glue that holds society together. Without an agreed system of law, people have no recourse when they have been wronged but revenge, blood-feuding, and conflict.But here is…
The drama surrounding historical dramas
CAIRO: In keeping with show biz tradition, the success of MBC drama "King Farouk this past Ramadan did not come without its share of controversy. Surprisingly, not all of the…
New Zealand Ambassador: Egypt is at the center of the Arab world
CAIRO: Following the official opening of the New Zealand embassy in November, Daily News Egypt spoke to the new ambassador to find out what this means for relations between the…
Bodies of seven drowned Egyptians identified in Turkey
CAIRO: Ambassador Ahmed Qwesny told the press Thursday that one of the Egyptian survivors of a boat accident off the Turkish coast was able to identify the bodies of seven…
Inquest: letters from 'chick' Diana to 'darling Dodi'
LONDON: Princess Diana addressed her last boyfriend as "darling Dodi in letters thanking him for a holiday on his yacht and sending him her father's cufflinks as a present, her…
Cultural misconceptions perpetuate violence against women, says UN rapporteur
CAIRO: Cultural misconceptions create an environment that perpetuates violence against women and is an obstacle to eradicating it, UN Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women Yakin Erturk said Thursday. Erturk…
Zamalek cut ticket prices
CAIRO: Zamalek have reduced the prices of tickets for next Saturday s league game with Telecom Egypt in an attempt to mend the rift with their angry fans.Fans held a…
Abou-Mosallam denies outburst
CAIRO: Ahmed Abou-Mosallam denied making improper comments against Egypt technical staff after he was overlooked for the Pharaohs African Cup of Nations squad. I did not attack the technical staff.…