Putin's last stand
On April 2-4, NATO will hold its biggest summit ever in Bucharest, the capital of its new member, Romania. Incredibly, NATO has invited its fiercest critic, Russian President Vladimir Putin,…
Who speaks for German Muslims?
The German Islam Conference has achieved its first concrete result: Muslim religious education will be introduced as a subject in German schools from next year. The move was agreed upon…
Preacher, teacher or social worker, Amr Khaled is a man on a mission
CAIRO: Amr Khaled is nervous. He is pacing up and down the studio set. He looks at his watch and smiles at the audience. "It's 6:30 now; we were supposed…
Torture victim's family battles for justice
FAYOUM: On Aug. 19, 2007, 42-year-old Mohamed Gomaa Hassan Dahshoury was taken by a police patrol from his used items shop in Kamin, Fayoum. One month later his battered body…
Dutch film 'Fitna' gets muted response
CAIRO: Dutch MP Geert Wilders' film "Fitna went online Thursday evening to a mostly muted reaction.The 15-minute film - which opens with an image of one of the cartoons of…
Practice with the Pros
CAIRO: The Palm Aroussy Tennis Academy (PATA) at the Palm Hills Club, has been buzzing with activity over the last few days, as the events of the Palm Hills International…
I switched to a defensive role, says Shawky
CAIRO: Egypt midfielder Mohamed Shawky revealed that he has been asked to play as a central defender against Argentina on Wednesday. The coach (Hassan Shehata) started the game with a…
Dubai unveils culture projects
DUBAI: The Gulf emirate of Dubai announced on Wednesday plans to build a series of cultural projects such as libraries, theaters and museums, including one dedicated to Prophet Mohamed. The…
US expresses regret; Egypt angry over Suez killing
CAIRO/MANAMA: The US expressed regret over the shooting of an Egyptian near the Suez Canal by a cargo ship chartered by the US navy.Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit said Egypt…