The US breaks out of its Middle Eastern isolation
For the past few years, the United States has been in a self-imposed diplomatic isolation in the Middle East. But two paths out of that wilderness are becoming visible, and…
Wolfowitz's troubles may bring change at the World Bank
Will World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz's troubles finally catalyze real change at the World Bank? Will there finally be an end to the archaic practice by which the president of…
Proving the intellectual skinheads wrong
The debate over democracy in Arab and Islamic countries continues to twist and turn, responding variously to indigenous forces and to erratic perceptions from the West, especially the United States.…
A chat with Nonie Darwish, founder of the controversial 'Arabs for Israel Organization'
CAIRO: I believe if Israel puts down its arms and weapons it will cease to exist, but if Arabs of the West Bank and Gaza put down their weapons, peace…
Sex in our life: myths and realities
CAIRO: At a time when the media has to confront waves of severe criticism for having exercised their freedom to debate sex-related issues like street girls and pedophiles, a daring…
CD-ROMs teach Arab women about their rights
CAIRO: "I feel so safe knowing that no one can tell me anymore in the name of society or religion that these are my rights. I can now tell them…
Egypt's pyramids out of seven wonders contest
CAIRO: The pyramids of Giza have been removed from an Internet competition to name the new seven wonders of the world, but the anger of Egypt s antiquities chief remained…
Egypt's foreign minister urges UN not to rush into sanctions against Sudan
CAIRO: Egypt s foreign minister on Thursday urged the United Nations not to rush to impose sanctions against Sudan over the Darfur crisis, but to build up dialogue with the…
