Little to glow about at World Cup for Africa
Agence France-Presse BERLIN: Africa is ready, Africa s time has come, Africa is calling. Those emotive words from South African president Thabo Mbeki about South Africa s hosting of the…
An elegant dinner
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Hunch time
It's come down to Europe vs. Europe, former vs. former champion, blue vs. blue. France s Les Bleus vs. the Italian Azzurri. The stage is set for a classic. Tomorrow…
Defense-minded teams advance to the finals
CAIRO: For any teams looking to advance in the next World Cup, thinking that an assortment of talented strikers and attack-minded midfielders are enough, this World Cup may cause them…
The elusive myth of press freedom
We re Egyptians, we like fairy tales. Aly Baba and the 40 Thieves, Joha, One ?Thousand and One Nights.Oh, and the most modern of our fairy tales; the one about…
Women and minorities, the Arab invisibles
Hopes are high that the military junta which recently seized power in Mauritania, ousting long-time dictator Mouawiya Ould Al-Tayie, will usher in a new era marked by democratic reform. Historically,…
Present and Tense: The Circassian quatrain
Many of you don't know that this country is on the verge of a legal reform unmatched since Hammurabi went up the mountain and brought back the Magna Carta. The…
Is there a correlation between World Cup success and the economy?
CAIRO: As the 2006 World Cup enters the next stage of competition, millions worldwide will scrutinize the performance of all the teams in the semi finals. Yet, while the rapture…
Emotional intelligence
The art of regulating feelings to be in control of your emotional responsesCAIRO: Do you often lose your temper with your irresponsible colleague? Can t you fight the urge to…
Anything your heart desires
Enjoy the service of Sharm El-Sheikh s Four Seasons ResortSHARM EL SHEIKH, Egypt: If you are in need of a relaxing, high quality vacation, look no further than the Four…
