Film director explores homosexuality in the Muslim world
CAIRO: Since 9/11 there has been heated debate over Islam's compatibility with 'liberal values.' Issues such as the role of women and the freedom of Muslims to choose their religion…
Rebuilding trust remains at the core
Since President Bush declared his intention a few months ago to convene a Middle East peace conference, experts on the region and government officials have proposed specific agenda items that…
America's self-defeating hegemony
When I wrote about the "end of history almost 20 years ago, one thing that I did not anticipate was the degree to which American behavior and misjudgments would make…
Where else but in Canada?
Muslims in Canada have already made celebrated contributions to Canadian wealth, literature, art, medicine, architecture, science, business and engineering. Where else, for instance, except in Canada, will you find North…
Saied's Ankaragucu dispute resolved
CAIRO: Ibrahim Saied revealed on Thursday that he will start Ankaragucu s upcoming Turkish League game against Rizespor, ending a long-running feud with manager Hans-Peter Briegel. Ankaragucu chairman phoned me…
Zamalek request EFA to cut Shikabala ban
CAIRO: Zamalek sent an official request to the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) asking for a reduction to the one-year international suspension imposed against forward Mahmoud "Shikabala Abdul-Razeq last July.The 21-year-old…
Egypt advance in FIFA ranking
CAIRO: Egypt have marched on four spots in the monthly Fifa World Ranking published by the world governing body.The African champions reached 39th position in this month s edition after…
Aboul Gheit in Lebanon today to mediate presidential crisis
CAIRO: Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit travels to Beirut today to meet with Lebanese political leaders as part of a concerted Egyptian effort to reach some headway in the crisis…
Sitting tight: BA offers more to take care of business travelers
CAIRO: At a lavish celebration with top aviation officials and loyal British Airways (BA) customers, the blue and red airline launched their new Club World (CW) seat, which will be…
ADSL subscribers voice their frustrations with the service
CAIRO: The increase of internet users and the growing dependence on the medium have put Internet Service Providers (ISPs) under the spotlight, especially with subscribers voicing discontent with the type…