Clearinghouse over-confidence
By Mark Roe CAMBRIDGE: To reduce the chance that a financial meltdown like that of 2007-2008 will recur, regulators are now seeking to buttress institutions for the longer-run — at least…
The Palestinian struggle at a crossroads
By Dawoud Abu Lebdeh EAST JERUSALEM: The Israel-Hamas prisoner exchange last week was a very emotional moment for thousands of Palestinians who were reunited with family members they had not seen…
Hollywood studio defends filming in Chinese city
A Hollywood studio on Monday defended its decision to film part of a buddy comedy in a Chinese city where a blind activist is being held under house arrest, saying…
Picasso takes lead in big New York art sales
Christie's and Sotheby's hold their big autumn art sales in New York starting this week, with both houses looking to Pablo Picasso to excite a robust market. The prominence of…
Algerian film wins top award at Qatar festival
Qatar's annual film festival gave its top award to filmmaker Merzak Allouache's production of "Normal," a movie that follows disillusioned Algerian youth in the wake of the "Arab Spring" revolutions.…
Filmmakers explore childhood at Goethe Short Film Fest
In the Arab world, youth are a constant hot topic in political and economic policies and discussion. As the world population officially reaches 7 billion this week, children make up…
Egypt-bound jet makes emergency landing in Hamburg; no injured
BERLIN: German charter airline Condor says one of its Boeing 757s has made an emergency landing after an engine was damaged by a flock of birds shortly after takeoff from…
Arab League submits plan on Syria crisis
DOHA: An Arab League committee has submitted a plan to end the bloodshed in Syria and a response from Damascus was expected Monday, Qatar's foreign minister said. There were no…
A fashionable affair in Cairo
Cairo will get a taste of New York and Paris’ “Fashion Night Out” this week. On Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, the central neighborhood of Zamalek will witness “Cairo’s Fashion…
Abraaj says committed to Egypt’s market, refutes corruption allegations
CAIRO: Abraaj Capital, the Dubai-based private equity firm, continues to see Egypt as an investment hub for the region despite the political uncertainty that is weighing down on the country's…