My talks with Hamas
Now I can reveal this: Several months ago, I participated in a series of meetings in Europe that involved a small group of Israeli and Palestinian public figures and academicians,…
The EU's Viennese mirror
If a European Union bureaucrat could travel to fin de siècle Vienna, he would be surprised by how closely the Hapsburg Empire resembled today's EU. Like the EU, Austria-Hungary was…
Are the cartoons really about press freedom?
Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that there would be a redux of the cartoon crisis that caused furor in the Muslim world two years ago. If anything,…
Fully booked: ICUs fail to accommodate rising number of patients
CAIRO: Hussein Ibrahim's mother was in a very critical condition as he frantically searched for a vacant bed in the intensive care unit (ICU), where they could attend to her…
Al-Qaradawy supporters protest over UK visa issue
DOHA: Hundreds of supporters of Egyptian-born Sheikh Youssef Al-Qaradawi protested in Qatar Wednesday over Britain s decision to deny the influential preacher entry for medical treatment on grounds that he…
Hadari on the run to Sion
CAIRO: Al Ahly keeper Essam Al-Hadari traveled to Switzerland early on Thursday in order to complete his move to FC Sion against the will of his club.According to the club…
Mansour excuses Zamalek's 'exhausted' players
CAIRO: Zamalek assistant coach Ayman Mansour said the 1-0 defeat to Ismaili was down to exhaustion rather than tactical problems.The Cairo giants resumed the Egyptian League action with a disappointing…
Volleyball captain relishes Egypt's Olympics chances
CAIRO: For almost two decades, he has been a key player in the national volleyball's squad. His extraordinary spike skills have frequently helped Egypt seal memorable victories in highly competitive…
Botswana goalkeeper hopes not to be marooned with Egyptian club
GABORONE: Botswana Defense Force goalkeeper Modiri Marumo has signed a three-year contract with Egyptian club Haras El Hodoud, his club said on Monday. He impressed the Alexandria-based team when playing…