Where are the Global Problem Solvers?
NEW YORK: One odd and disturbing aspect of global politics today is the confusion between negotiations and problem-solving. According to a timetable agreed in December 2007, we have six months…
Lebanese women want greater political representation
BEIRUT: It sees itself as one of the Middle East s most liberal countries, but Lebanon s lack of female politicians sticks out like a sore thumb. While Lebanese women…
The Middle East in Motion
BERLIN: Great speeches are all too often underestimated as being mere words. In fact, they can have powerful consequences. This is obviously the case with President Barack Obama's recent address…
El-Gabaly accuses WHO of creating panic
CAIRO: Minister of Health Hatem El-Gabaly accused the World Health Organization (WHO) of creating panic by raising the A(H1N1) pandemic level to phase six, declaring it a global pandemic.During his…
Egypt downgraded in US human trafficking report
CAIRO: Egypt has failed to adequately address human trafficking, most notably with regards to the forced servitude of children, prostitution and child sex tourism, according to a recent US report.The…
Loss to Egypt leaves Italy on verge of elimination
IRENE: Egypt's stunning 1-0 victory over World Cup champions Italy means that both Brazil and Italy are in danger of being eliminated in the Group Stage of the Confederations Cup.Defending…
5 Egyptian players' rooms burgled
JOHANNESBURG: Five members of Egypt s football team had their hotel rooms burgled, police said Friday.Egypt upset Italy 1-0 at the Confederations Cup on Thursday, but returned to their hotel…
