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…
Hadari sets ambitions for next season
CAIRO: Essam Al-Hadari s European adventure will virtually start next season, according to the former Ahly goalkeeper.The 36-year-old could not play more than five games for Sion this term, but…