Saied's Ankaragucu dispute resolved
CAIRO: Ibrahim Saied revealed on Thursday that he will start Ankaragucu s upcoming Turkish League game against Rizespor, ending a long-running feud with manager Hans-Peter Briegel. Ankaragucu chairman phoned me…
Where else but in Canada?
Muslims in Canada have already made celebrated contributions to Canadian wealth, literature, art, medicine, architecture, science, business and engineering. Where else, for instance, except in Canada, will you find North…
America's self-defeating hegemony
When I wrote about the "end of history almost 20 years ago, one thing that I did not anticipate was the degree to which American behavior and misjudgments would make…
Rebuilding trust remains at the core
Since President Bush declared his intention a few months ago to convene a Middle East peace conference, experts on the region and government officials have proposed specific agenda items that…
Film director explores homosexuality in the Muslim world
CAIRO: Since 9/11 there has been heated debate over Islam's compatibility with 'liberal values.' Issues such as the role of women and the freedom of Muslims to choose their religion…
Imprisonment during Morocco's 'Years of Lead'
Those who opposed King Hassan II of Morocco called the period of his rule from 1960 up until his death in 1999 the "Years of Lead , in reference to…
Record price for sale of 13th-century Quran
A Quran written in 1203, believed to be the oldest known complete copy, has sold for more than $2.3 million at an auction.The holy book, which had been estimated to…
Egyptian proverbs, an exercise in classicalism
It is quite clear that (Dr) Farid Fadel does not know what it means to be an artist these days: His work is accessible, he respects his appointments, and he…
Land Rover September sales soar
CAIRO: Land Rover has achieved yet another record - with the most successful sales month in its history, both globally and across the Middle East. In September, the SUV manufacturer…
