Ramifications of the Palestinian reconciliation agreement: Not a finished product
The Fatah-Hamas reconciliation announced last week is yet another by-product of the revolutionary wave sweeping the Arab world. As such, it is not a finished product: it is subject to…
The road to Tripoli
By Barak Barfi BENGHAZI: In the days since the Feb. 17 revolution against Libyan leader Col. Moammar Qaddafi, opposition forces in Benghazi have formed a Transitional National Council (TNC) and a…
Hollywood mulls film version of bin Laden killing
It is only a matter of time before Osama bin Laden's killing by crack US forces is made into a Hollywood film — and one Oscar-winning director could be ahead…
Contemporary dance blooms in Beirut ‘Arab Spring’
Contemporary dancers are finding their feet in the Arab world, as the art form renowned for freedom of expression blossoms at a time of regional upheaval. "Over the past few…
Amer Group, PHD to return Matrouh land
CAIRO: Marsa Matrouh governor accepted a proposal from Amer Group and Palm Hills Development to return undeveloped land in Egypt’s north coast city of Alamein. “The privatization of lands in…
‘Wanderings’ of Abir Nasraoui’s revolution
“I don’t pretend to have very strong political positions,” singer Emel Mathlouthi, the Tunisian element in Al-Mawred Al-Thaqafy’s Ramadan nights last year, said. “But I try to talk about what…
Syrian forces crack down on protesters in Banias
AMMAN: Syrian security forces swept into the coastal city of Banias on Tuesday, a protest leader said, taking control of another urban centre from demonstrators challenging the authoritarian rule of…
Libya rebel city tense as Qaddafi ultimatum expires
MISRATA: The besieged Libyan rebel city of Misrata braced for a new bombardment by Moamer Qaddafi's forces on Tuesday as an ultimatum for its surrender expired a day after shelling…
Popular Palestinian premier could be on way out
RAMALLAH: There are growing signs that the Palestinian prime minister, Salam Fayyad, could be on his way out, as the rival Fatah and Hamas movements prepare to sign a reconciliation…
Rooms filling up at Egypt’s hotels, Cairo still slow
CAIRO: After seeing occupancy rates plummet during and after the January 25 Revolution, hotels throughout the country are starting to see rooms fill up. While business is picking up in…