An Answer to the Russian Challenge
BERLIN: For 19 years, the West (America and Europe) has been putting off answering a critical strategic question: what role should post-Soviet Russia actually play globally and in the European…
American Retreats
LOS ANGELES: As Barack Obama's incoming administration debates the pace and consequences of withdrawal from Iraq, it would do well to examine the strategic impact of other American exits in…
Palestinians have the key
PALM BEACH, Florida: As the war of Gaza worsened, the prospects for peace looked grim. But crises can be turned into opportunities by visionary eyes, caring hearts and thoughtful minds.…
In Rafah, despair and hope at the border
RAFAH, Egypt: Packed into the station wagon, under the dozens of boxes of blankets, clothing and food, is the casket bearing the body of Hanan Abu Traz's 20-year-old daughter, Sabreen.Together,…
Draft law to increase lawsuit fees 10-fold
CAIRO: The government proposed a new law that would increase the fees for filing lawsuits 10-fold, a move expected to create controversy because of the financial burden it poses. The…
Independent Union constitutional, says lawyer
CAIRO: The Independent General Union of Real Estate Tax Collectors has refuted suggestions made by Hassan Megawer, head of the Egyptian Federation of Trade Unions (EFTU), that the Independent Union…
Ittihad's talks with Junior fall through
CAIRO: Ittihad s talks with Ghanaian playmaker Awuley Quaye Junior to sign him in the January transfer window have fell through due to financial differences.Junior was close to signing for…
Egypt, Serbia vie for spot in second round
VARAZDIN: Serbia improved its chances of moving into the second round of the handball World Championships in Group D by defeating Egypt 30-22. Norway and Denmark are favorites in the…
