Israelis threaten to retake Gaza-Egypt border
JERUSALEM, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Several Israeli cabinet ministers called on Sunday for a military operation to retake control of Gaza s southern border and prevent Palestinian militants smuggling in…
Israel admits use of controversial weapon
Shells similar to chemical weapons, some experts sayCAIRO: Israel admitted to using the deadly and controversial weapon known as white phosphorus during its war with Hezbollah earlier this year, according…
A tour for the cultured
Salama s Egyptian premier arabesque but hip Fathy Salama and his band Sharkiat s latest album Sultany (or My Sultan ) - the group s first to be released in…
A Khawaga's Tale: In the belly of the beat
An introduction to the planet s most evocative art formCAIRO: The author Anne Rice has a famous book, Interview with a Vampire. I've had an enlightening afternoon that can match…
Do you know the difference between a Sunni and a Shiite?
For the past several months, I've been wrapping up lengthy interviews with Washington counterterrorism officials with a fundamental question: "Do you know the difference between a Sunni and a Shiite?…
Why Israel should grab Hamas' truce offer
One of the endlessly fascinating and frustrating aspects of the convergence of American politics with Middle Eastern realities is evident again this season: the application of special rules of conduct…
Muslims should use foreign media to engage west, say scholars
CAIRO: Islamic scholars have said they support President Hosni Mubarak's appeal to Muslims to counter the ferocious attack on Islam. And goes even further to say it is the responsibility…
Fatah, Hamas agree to defuse internal violence
GAZA: Fatah and Hamas officials agreed on Friday to take steps to end violence between the two rival Palestinian movements which has raised fears of civil war. Fawzi Barhoum, a…
