Two shades of flamenco
The perception of flamenco dancing instantly conjures up images of dancers in swirling red skirts. Accompanying these figures is the sound of the feverish strumming of guitars, and a song…
BOOK REVIEW: Portrait of a young terrorist
The word "terrorist has been brandished about liberally since 9/11. We hear it spoken on the news, we read it in the papers, and we listen to politicians around the…
A Fresh Start for China and Japan?
Chinese President Hu Jintao is making a high-profile visit to Japan from May 6-10, making him the second Chinese head of state ever to travel there. The trip is being…
The Failure of Inflation Targeting
The World's central bankers are a close-knit club, given to fads and fashions. In the early 1980s, they fell under the spell of monetarism, a simplistic economic theory promoted by…
Caught in a vicious cycle of violence
The killing by Israeli undercover troops of four Palestinian militants in Bethlehem, on March 12, raises questions not as much about Israel s right to self-defense but about the context…
Should I stay or should I go?
CAIRO: Hala Ismail, an Egyptian emigrant to the United States, decided to return to her native country this year. Mother to a nine-year-old boy and an eight-year-old girl, Ismail left…
Another Facebook activist detained and abused
CAIRO: The administrator and arguably the real creator of the April 6 Strike group on Facebook Ahmed Maher was detained briefly Wednesday and beaten, his lawyer told Daily News Egypt.Khaled…
Ismaili end Masri's undefeated streak
ISMAILIA: Ismaili beat Masri 2-0 on Tuesday to hand them their first defeat since the appointment of Hossam Hassan as coach.After four wins and four draws, Hassan s men were…
Tersana's Saad on Jose's radar
CAIRO: Ahly are believed to be interested in signing Tersana goalkeeper Ahmed Saad next season, according to a source inside the club.Manuel Jose is in search for a goalkeeper, following…