The US must choose between the two voices of Hamas
BEIRUT: When will President Obama abandon the Bush doctrine of isolating Hamas? During a press conference in Gaza City a few weeks ago, Ismail Haniya, the Hamas leader in the…
Separatism, Italian-Style
ROME: Many separatist movements in Europe have resorted to various violent terrorist acts since the second half of the twentieth century. From the 1960's onwards, bombs and death were the…
Middle East oil realism
TEL AVIV: No matter how important rising oil powers outside the Middle East are becoming, the region will continue to be the world's main source of energy for years to…
A landfill called Cairo
CAIRO: The heaps of disgusting garbage infesting the streets and squares of all Cairo neighborhoods have been nothing short of a national scourge. The ongoing rift between the foreign cleaning…
Police colonel accused of brutality denies charges
ALEXANDRIA: The trial of a police colonel accused of brutality started Sunday at the Alexandria Criminal Court.Akram Mohamed Suleiman, who is also head of the Juveniles Section in the Alexandria…
Swine Flu Swindle: Egypt Lacks Proper Structure for Suspected Swine Flu Carriers
It was as if I had won the lottery. Out of the approximately 250 passengers aboard my direct flight from New York City to Cairo, I was the sole person…
Ministry of Health reports second H1N1 death in Egypt
CAIRO: The Ministry of Health announced the death of a 25-year-old Egyptian woman from Belkes village in Dakahlia governorate from the H1N1 virus, Egypt's second swine flu death. According to…
Al-Hadari praised for 'brilliant displays'
CAIRO: Egypt goalkeeping coach Ahmed Soliman believes that Essam Al-Hadari puts in far better performances with Egypt than with Ismaili.The former Ahl shot-stopper was praised for his impressive display in…
Hassan highlights 'reward from God'
CAIRO: Egypt captain Ahmed Hassan says his goal in Saturday s 1-0 win at Rwanda was a reward from God for his insistence on fasting while playing the game.The Ahlyv…
Hassan keeps Egypt's World Cup hopes alive
JOHANNESBURG: Ahmed Hassan kept African champions Egypt in the hunt for a 2010 World Cup place by scoring the goal that defeated Rwanda 1-0 in Kigali Saturday.The 34-year-old midfielder from…
