What do we know about young British Muslims?
By Sughra Ahmed LONDON: Following the riots in several cities in the UK, some media reports focused on young British Muslims. They are mainly third generation immigrants growing up in a…
In Syria: From conspiracy to vox populi
By Rime Allaf For years, it seemed that nothing could happen in the Levant without the involvement of Syria, according to its regular critics — a claim that simultaneously annoyed and…
Europe’s small steps and giant leaps
By Jean Pisani-Ferry BRUSSELS: The world was expecting Eurobonds to come out of last week’s Franco-German summit; instead, the eurozone will get economic governance. According to German Chancellor Angela Merkel…
Life imitates art in ‘living’ paintings
By AFP Alexa Meade does make paintings of people, but on people. The 24-year-old self-taught artist paints over people so that they look like paintings, then photographs them either in…
Book showing Ikea founder had deeper Nazi ties makes waves
The founder of Ikea admitted long ago he foolishly flirted with Nazism in his youth, but a new book is making waves in Sweden with claims his ties to the…
Buttered Up: Tolerance in a no-bake chocolate cinnamon tart
What is tolerance and do we have it in our long-standing culture? Do we learn to reject the other at an age where we know no better or…
Apple grapples with future without Steve Jobs
WASHINGTON: Apple's reign as king of the tech gadget world is assured in the short term but the long-term outlook is hazy without the leadership of visionary co-founder Steve Jobs,…
Bankers without borders
By Jan Schildbach FRANKFURT: At the height of the financial crisis in 2008-2009, it seemed as if Western banks would pull up their foreign stakes and go home, leaving financial markets…
Libya, economy to depress oil but not below $100
LONDON: Oil prices are likely to stay above $100 a barrel next year despite increasing downward pressure from the expected return of some Libyan production and fears of a double-dip…
China bans songs by Lady Gaga, Backstreet Boys
China has banned websites from featuring 100 songs by artists from Lady Gaga to the Backstreet Boys, a statement on the culture ministry's website said. The ministry said it aimed…