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From Baghdad to Beijing, the chaotic world of 2006.10.29

A theory to explain the chaotic world of 2006 - in which…

David Ignatius

The imperium's heavy toll, for Arabs and Americans alike

One of the depressing aspects of reading, viewing and listening to the…

Rami G. Khouri

UPDATE – Egypt moves 5,000 troops to Gaza border

ISMAILIA, Egypt: Egypt moved 5,000 more security forces near the Gaza Strip…

Daily News Egypt

Going herbal, thanks to a little help from the pharaohs

Ancient herbal remedies got the science right, say expertsCAIRO: Natural foods and…

Egyptian artist faces Tunisian enforcer in Champions League final

Agence France-Presse CAIRO: The only link between Egyptian Mohamed Aboutraika and Tunisian…

Daily News Egypt

Sources dispute accuracy of Israeli report on Gaza border

Israeli use of smart bombs to destroy tunnels ruled outCairo: A spokesperson…

Abdel-Rahman Hussein

Present and Tense: Spoils of peace

During his life, Shant Baklawi was a controversial figure. The international wheeler-dealer…

Nabil Shawkat

Leather-bound books treasures to last a lifetime

Book binding workshop offers shelves of choicesCAIRO: Leather-bound books have become a…

Aida Nassar

Make your own destiny

Surprisingly conservative Cairo is full of opportunities to meet your soul mateCAIRO:…

Daily News Egypt

Ahly in the crystal ball

Weighing team's possibilities against SfaxienIf you want to know what will happen…

Alaa Abdel-Ghani