From hubris to nemesis in the EU
PARIS: The European Union's Lisbon treaty was initially greeted with enthusiasm, pride,…
European Muslim women: against the odds
BEIRUT: In April, US President Barack Obama appointed a Muslim woman who…
Religion is part of the solution in Middle East
JERUSALEM: Bringing religion into the Arab-Israeli conflict cannot be avoided. It is…
Bringing Europe's last dictator in from the cold
STRASBOURG: The European Union recently embarked on a policy of "constructive engagement…
Loach mines love of soccer in 'Looking for Eric'
The Cannes Film Festival s latest contenders are a cinematic odd couple…
Keeping track of "Gazelle"
Miral Al-Tahawy's novella "Gazelle Tracks explores themes of familial obligations, love, lust,…
Doing better on climate change
LOS ANGELES: Tackling global warming, we are often told, is the defining…
Swine flu vaccine to take months to produce, says WHO
GENEVA: Drug manufacturers won t be able to start making a swine…