Israeli teams have to go on the road
Situation in Israel deemed unsafe for football matchesIsrael's woes with Hezbollah's men of resistance and their Katyushas have extended to football. Four Israeli football clubs have to look outside the…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Diplomatic efforts are failing to bring about a cease-fire
The whole Arab world is of course very sad for what s happening now. It really hurts every Arab living in this region to see the sordid condition of Lebanon.In…
When homework is home-work
Egyptian-American teens learn from the comfort of their living roomCAIRO: Imagine a classroom just steps away from your bed, conducting a science experiment in your kitchen, and taking a walk…
With Lebanon in spotlight, rights issues in Egypt are being overshadowed
DUBAI: While Israel's punishing assaults on Lebanon continue to dominate regional news, human rights abuses continue to be reported elsewhere in the region. Egypt, for example, saw the beginnings of…
Egypt police clash with pro-Hezbollah demonstrators
CAIRO: Clashes erupted outside Cairo s most renowned mosque Friday as police tried to prevent worshippers from marching in support of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah after the main weekly…
Egypt through the eyes of an artist
Anna s Egypt: An Artist s JourneyBy Anna BoghiguianThe American University in Cairo Press, 2003Paperback EditionCAIRO: One of the things that draw us to artists is their extraordinary interpretation of…
Present and Tense: Bomb me!
CAIRO: The Americans are trying to bomb me. Out of courtesy, they warned me first. "Look, we've known each other for years, and I really feel bad about it, but…
A global trend companies can't ignore
CAIRO: When the United Nations Global Compact in Egypt launched in 2003, its coordinator Mohamed El-Kalla had only a handful of Egyptian companies, and represented the only Middle Eastern country…
Italian delights
Villa D'Este at the Conrad serves up classy and tasty Italian foodCAIRO: Everybody loves Italian food and when you've got a craving for a real taste of Italy, keep the…
