In Marx's shadow again
A century and a half ago, Karl Marx both gloomily and exuberantly predicted that the modern capitalism he saw evolving would prove incapable of producing an acceptable distribution of income.…
Religion and art, outrage or opportunity
In 1989, a photograph called Piss Christ by Andres Serrano, which depicted a crucifix submerged in a glass of the artist's urine, was on show at the Southeastern Center for…
With a Grain of Salt: Confiscated Books at the Fair
The best way to promote any book is to confiscate it. It's a rule of thumb for writers whose books were banned and hence made huge sales unofficially because, according…
A Duweiqa squatter: Living in a wasteland
Approaching the shanty towns in Duweiqa's Talat Street in Minshayat Nasser, one is overcome by the oppressive stench of raw sewage. A stagnant green pool marks a forbidding welcome to…
Archbishop of Canterbury says Britain's Muslims should be allowed Sharia in some cases
LONDON: The Archbishop of Canterbury on Thursday called for a limited application of Sharia in Britain - winning immediate praise from British Muslims.The unusual proposal from Britain s highest ranking…
Egypt Air offers special flight to Ghana for Cup final
CAIRO: Egypt's national carrier EgyptAir, has arranged a special service to Ghana on Sunday Feb. 10 offering reduced fares for soccer aficionados to attend the African Cup final between Egypt…
Egypt dump Ivory Coast and eye sixth title
KUMASI, Ghana: Defending champions Egypt took aim at a sixth African Nations Cup title on Thursday when they defeated Ivory Coast 4-1 in the semi-finals to set-up a final showdown…
US army pilot accused of selling stolen antiquities
NEW YORK: An American army helicopter pilot faces charges of selling stolen Egyptian antiquities dating to 3,000 BC, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.Chief Warrant Officer Edward George Johnson was arrested Tuesday…
Heavy rain cuts short Egypt training
KUMASI: The national football team on Wednesday evening cut short training ahead of their 2008 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against Ivory Coast as a result of rain. Both players…
