China's Threat to Russia
Last week, Russia and China held joint military maneuvers in the presence of both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Hu Jintao. But a new strategic alliance between the…
The headscarf in Turkey: From religious symbol to political tool
Istanbul - With Abdullah Gül just elected as President of Turkey, the headscarf debate has yet again been brought to the forefront. Although the ban on wearing headscarves in public…
Is Neo-Conservatism Dead?
Neo-conservatism has served as a badge of unity for those in the Bush administration advocating an aggressive foreign policy, massive military spending, disdain for international law and institutions, an assault…
The real question
President Hosni Mubarak and the regime have failed, for a while now, to answer a straight-forward question that democracy activists, human rights organizations, journalists and political activists have been marveling…
French journalist Serge Bilé has taken on the task of unifying the African race
CAIRO: Kunta Kinte is the well-known hero of "Roots, one of the most touching American TV serials on the history of African slaves kidnapped by white slave dealers to provide…
Officials offer temporary solutions to Saft El Laban water crisis, residents remain frustrated
CAIRO: For a rural underprivileged squatter in Egypt, it is more than common to walk in alleys filled with pot holes, ride the three-wheel toktok to and watch deprived children…
Actors' Union to investigate movie star for appearing in miniseries with Israeli
CAIRO: The chairman of the Actors Union said Thursday that the group planned to investigate one of the country s brightest young movie stars for appearing in an upcoming miniseries…
Hassan regrets Ittihad move
Veteran striker Hossam Hassan said he regrets joining Ittihad in the close season, revealing his intention to leave the Alexandria-based club in the January transfer window.The 41-year-old penned a one-year…
Abou-Treika fit for ASEC clash
CAIRO: Mohamed Abou-Treika has been declared fit to participate in Al Ahly's crucial CAF Champions League clash against Ivorian side Asec Mimosas on Sunday after recovering from an ankle injury.The…
Zamalek ease past helpless Ittihad
CAIRO: Zamalek were far from impressive but found no difficulty in beating Ittihad 2-0 in the Egyptian League at Cairo International Stadium on Wednesday.Mohamed Abdul-Rahim's goal in the first-half gave…