Yale Whiffenpoofs Don't Whiff
Last Saturday, the a cappella group the Yale Whiffenpoofs performed at the open air stage at El Sawi Cultural Center. With whirring fans doing their best to combat the blazing…
Fear of Finance
Fear of finance is on the march. Distrust of highly paid people who work behind computer screens doing something that doesn't look like productive work is everywhere. Paper shufflers are…
Kosovo's turnaround – still a work in progress
By the numbers, it is on par with some of Africa's poorest countries - an extremely high infant mortality rate of 35 per 1000 live births, plus a rising unemployment…
The Borders of Liberalism
When it comes to whether and how to regulate the economy, Western societies have a history of liberal theory upon which to rely. But when it comes to immigration, there…
Street smart: Egypt's gifted street footballers are a joy to watch
CAIRO: It's almost midnight on a warm Wednesday evening, and Dokki is thick with traffic. The only green spaces here - the public park opposite Cairo University, and Giza Zoo…
Usta Mona patches it up in a men's world
CAIRO: All people know her in the area of Bein El Sarayat as well as in the neighboring districts. Even if you happen to visit her workshop only once, you…
Benfica coach proud of Jose's achievements
CAIRO: Benfica coach Fernando Santos said on Saturday he is proud of what his compatriot Manuel Jose achieved with Al Ahly during his two seasons with the Cairo giants.Fans favorite…
Deal imminent on stranded Palestinians on Egypt border
RAMALLAH, West Bank: A Palestinian cabinet minister on Thursday said a deal should be reached early next week to allow 6,000 stranded Palestinians to cross from Egypt into the Gaza…