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…
Al-Gaish could face Al Ahly in Super Cup
CAIRO: Al-Gaish are likely to be the team facing Al Ahly in the Egyptian Super Cup next month.An Egyptian Football Association (EFA) member informed FilGoal.com that the association will be…
Sumed set to become center of international crude oil exchange, says petroleum minister
CAIRO: The Arab Petroleum Pipelines Co. (Sumed) will establish five new storage tankers at Sidi Kreir, the loading terminal at the northern end of the Sumed pipeline, increasing its storage…