Money for Nothing
When it comes to global warming, we have plenty of hot rhetoric but very little cool reason. This matters immensely, because the Kyoto Protocol is already among the most expensive…
Redefining the US-Pakistan partnership
The need to redefine our relationship with Pakistan - a nuclear-armed, frontline state in the war on terror - has never been greater. Now there is considerable opportunity to do…
Mideast conflict: need for a new perspective
Peace is not easy. Achieving it requires summoning the deepest forms of courage. It means examining one's darkest prejudices that dehumanize and demonize the other. The quest for mutual recognition…
CSOs strangling under legislation, says Human Development report
CAIRO: Politicians, UN officials and key players in forming Egypt's UN Development Report for 2008 praised the role of what is being called "the third pillar of the Egyptian nation:…
National group to hold medical checks for liver diseases
CAIRO: The National Committee for the Control of Viral Hepatitis will organized a number of vital liver healthcare activities at Al Azhar Park on May 19, marking the World Hepatitis…
Seminar challenges the death penalty in the Arab region
ALEXANDRIA: "The death penalty goes against all religions and humanity because God created man to live and He owns his life, so only He has the right to take it,…
UN food task force meets for first time
UNITED NATIONS: A UN special task force on the world food crisis met for the first time on Monday to create an action plan to combat high prices and food…
Environmental Affairs ministry turns to the media to enhance its image
CAIRO: Environmental activists say the media reports about government efforts in holding violators accountable are part of a publicity stunt. The Ministry of State for Environmental Affairs is launching a…
Ahly to decide on Jose's future
CAIRO: Manuel Jose s future as Ahly coach will be decided in the upcoming few days, following a prolonged meeting on Monday.Ahly's official site stated that the Portuguese tactician discussed…