Empowering Europe
Barring a last-minute change of heart, European heads of government will sign off this month on a new agreement to beef up the European Union's foreign policy machinery by strengthening…
Countdown to the November conference
Less than two months remain before the still unannounced November date for the Bush administration s much-discussed but as yet undefined Middle East peace conference (or meeting ), and a…
I will stand up for the Muslim Brotherhood
NEW YORK: The first time I went to interview the Muslim Brotherhood, in 1995, an officer at their headquarters gave me a headscarf to wear. The second time I went…
Away from politics, spending Ramadan in a Christian monastery
WASHINGTON, DC: After 9/11, as many Americans began to learn more about Islam, I embarked on a long journey to learn more about Christianity, visiting churches, attending Bible schools and…
Cairo's Sphinx faces man-made ecological threat
CAIRO: The foundations of the ancient Sphinx in the Giza district of Cairo could be in jeopardy due to a rise in the level of the area's water table, or…
'I don't do Ramadan': The trials and tribulations of Muslims who don't fast
CAIRO: While many Egyptians wait for Ramadan every year with a lot of anticipation, there are some people who dread the month and all the feelings of discomfort and alienation…
I was forced to reject Zamalek role, says Youssef
CAIRO: Al-Wehdat coach Ismail Youssef said that the Jordanian club s reaction to his move to Zamalek was the only obstacle that prevented a return to his former club.Youssef has…
We will end Ahly's reign, says Etoile coach
CAIRO: Etoile Sahel manager Bertrand Marchand is confident of his side s ability to end Al Ahly s African ascendancy when the two sides meet in the final of the…
Hassan ready for UEFA Cup challenge
CAIRO: Egypt captain Ahmed Hassan said on Tuesday that he is sure that his Anderlecht side will qualify from their tough UEFA Cup group.Anderlecht were drawn alongside Hapoel Tel Aviv,…