Masterpieces from Egyptian artists
The word masterpiece originally referred to a piece of handcrafted art produced by a journeyman in old European guild system. Each piece of art was admired for its perfection, elegance…
Pakistan and the aftershocks of the Red Mosque attack
Pakistan is in the grip of a wave of vicious suicidal attacks after religious extremists vowed to avenge the operation on the Lal Masjid, or Red Mosque, in Islamabad last…
A minefield ahead for Bernard Kouchner
July14 was the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille in France. A day later, last Sunday, French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner did a good impersonation by almost storming off…
Back to the debate on Syria
For a number of years, I have been advocating the importance of constructively engaging Syria, not only to improve the prospects for a comprehensive Arab-Israeli peace, but to substantially contribute…
YOUTH VIEWS: Tolerance has two faces
BRUSSELS/BEIRUT: As the world enters a new age of enlightenment both technologically and intellectually, conflicts plague the earth while large distances between continents vanish as a result of a newly…
A fading industry struggles in a market of brand new cars
CAIRO: Outshined by booming workshops around them, exhaust pipe welders still operate with a full-fledged staff, displaying old exhaust pipes to signal their services.Mohamed Mahmoud claimed a spot on Corniche…
Qalet Al-Kabsh protesters forced away from Journalists' Syndicate
CAIRO: Following four days of protest in front of Cairo's Journalists' Syndicate, approximately 40 families from Qalet Al-Kabsh were forcibly removed from the steps of the building by Cairo police…
Boutros-Ghali launches book on the Israeli-Arab Conflict
CAIRO: Former United Nations Secretary General Boutros Boutros-Ghali launched his new book entitled "60 Years of Israeli-Arab Conflict Tuesday. The book features a political debate between Boutros-Ghali and Shimon Peres,…
Mido confirms Birmingham move
Egyptian star striker Ahmed Mido Hossam is set to join Birmingham city on loan starting from next season, the player announced. Both sides have agreed. I will move on a…