Americans conflicted on Islam, says poll
WASHINGTON: Americans are conflicted on Islam, a new poll showed Tuesday, revealing a sharp drop in support for the Muslim faith since 2005 even though less people see it as…
Wallaje in the balance
JERUSALEM: It is hard to describe a more absurd event than the one which took place on a Tuesday at the end of May, on a dirt road in the…
The Crisis Down Under
CANBERRA: The Great Recession of 2008 reached the farthest corners of the earth. Here in Australia, they refer to it as the GFC — the global financial crisis. Kevin Rudd,…
The Plight of the Roma
NEW YORK: The Roma have been persecuted across Europe for centuries. Now they face a form of discrimination unseen in Europe since World War II: group evictions and expulsions from…
Prosecutor General refers Islamic books publisher to State Security Court
CAIRO: Prosecutor General Abdel Meguid Mahmoud on Monday referred the publisher of Islamic books to a State Security Court on charges of contempt of the Christian religion. Publisher Ahmed Abdallah…
Former US Ambassador to Egypt facing opposition to new Turkey appointment over Cairo tenure
CAIRO: Former US Ambassador to Egypt Francis J. Ricciardone’s appointment as ambassador to Turkey has been vetoed by a Republican senator who accused him of being soft on democratic reform…
Mideast passions quiet over NY mosque showdown
DUBAI: On the streets of lower Manhattan, there's no mistaking how the passions flow: One side saying it’s their patriotic duty to block a planned Islamic center and the other…
Hassan slams spiritless Zamalek players
CAIRO: Zamalek manager Hossam Hassan cited lack of spirit as the main reason behind his side's surprise defeat at ENPPI on Monday. The Whites were undone 3-1 by the petroleum…