Americans glimpse the "real" Iran
In October 2007, we were part of a Muslim American delegation of peace and conflict resolution experts who went on a one-week trip to Iran to discuss ways in which…
Showdown in Bali
This month's international meeting in Bali will set a framework that will attempt to prevent the impending disaster of global warming/climate change. There is now little doubt that greenhouse gases,…
The banality of monarchic nostalgia
Televised historical dramas are often successful, yet critics are almost always astounded by their success. The public discussions around last Ramadan's King Farouk television series are still alive. In the…
Eid for the less fortunate is still full of smiles
ALEXANDRIA:: Fatheya Mahmoud makes a living by cooking and cleaning people's homes. She lives in a small room with her two children and two grandchildren. The room is part of…
Former publisher unable to attend media conference
CAIRO: Former publisher of Al-Masry Al-Youm and human rights activist Hisham Kassem was allegedly prevented from traveling to attend a Beirut conference on press freedom in the Arab world, according…
Threatened Qorsaya resident: I was born here and I'll die here
CAIRO: Some 100 residents of El-Qorsaya island gathered at the Journalists' Syndicate Sunday to raise awareness of government plans to evict them. Artist and island inhabitant Mohamed Abla exhibited photos…
Fifa hit Shikabala with six-month ban
CAIRO: Mahmoud "Shikabala Abdel Razeq has been hit with a six-month suspension by Fifa for his illegal move to Zamalek last January, according to club board member Ahmed Tawfik. The…
Mido could be fit for CAN 2008
Ahmed "Mido Hossam has surprisingly hinted that he could be fit before the 2008 African Cup of Nations next month.The Egypt striker has last week declared himself unfit for the…
My players need rest, yells Jose
CAIRO: Al Ahly coach Manuel Jose has yet again lamented the fixtures pile-up, which force his players to have a match every 48 hours, speaking ahead of the 1-0 win…