A monumental challenge to America
The collapse of the Soviet Union at the beginning of the last decade of the twentieth century, leaving the United States as the sole superpower, led to the century being…
The debt delusion
A second big American interest-rate cut in a fortnight, alongside an economic stimulus plan that united Republicans and Democrats, demonstrates that US policymakers are keen to head off a recession…
Europe's power to lead
At this year's World Economic Forum in Davos, the buzz was about Asia's growing power. One Asian analyst argued that by 2050, there will be three world powers: the United…
In Focus: How do we protect our freedom?
Egypt is changing. This is the truth which some people are trying to stifle through legitimate and illegitimate means. If you think the margin of freedom that opened up three…
Towards a life without smoking
CAIRO: The anti-smoking campaign spearheaded by the "Life Without Smoking society ("Haya Bila Tadkheen ) is pressing ahead for the third year with some new features to keep it abreast…
Boxer Mohamed Heikal vows to strike a medal in Beijing
CAIRO: He's among Egypt's most prominent boxers in the last decade. His extraordinary talent empowered by his tenacious determination and perseverance have earned him almost every title in the boxing…
No rest for Hamburg's Zidan
CAIRO: Mohamed Zidan revealed that his club Hamburg SV is insisting that he makes a swift return to Germany, following his African Cup of Nations campaign with Egypt.The Bundesliga side…
El-Hadari reveals Drogba approach
Essam El-Hadari claimed that Chelsea ace Didier Drogba asked him about the possibility of moving to Europe, following the Egypt goalkeeper s heroics in the 4-1 win over Ivory Coast…
Five Egyptians in Nations Cup all-stars team
ACCRA: Egypt supplied five of the 2008 Nations Cup all-stars team chosen by African Football Confederation officials and released Sunday. They are goalkeeper Essam El-Hadary, defender Wael Gomaa, midfielders Mohamed…
