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…
Get your children out of the house
Summer activities are pivotal to children s development, not mere time fillersCAIRO: Whether it is a low-key teenager or a hyperactive seven-year-old, summer time is always a problem. More than…
Italy's government supports probe on alleged CIA kidnapping
Egyptian cleric to sue BerlusconiROME: Italy s government on Thursday backed a probe into the possible role of its intelligence services in the alleged abduction of an Egyptian by U.S.…
Muslim Brotherhood to run in Shura Council elections
Group accuses government of obeying U.S. commandsCAIRO: One of Egypt's principal opposition groups, the Muslim Brotherhood, announced Thursday their intention to run in the coming elections for the Shura Council…
Future of the El-Ghad party in question
CAIRO: Despite its young age in comparison to other, more established parties, the liberal El-Ghad (Tomorrow) party, founded by the 42-year-old Ayman Nour in October 2004, was one of the…
