WASHINGTON: In struggling to keep pace with the Arab spring the United States has increasingly had to balance its democratic ideals with its long-standing interests in a complex and crucial region.
The uprisings have rapidly reshaped the (...)
WASHINGTON: The United States led pressure Monday on Egypt's future leaders to honor existing treaties, alluding to the peace process as the Muslim Brotherhood joined talks on the Arab nation's political transition.
Washington "will be a partner" (...)
From rock bottom to the red carpet: win or lose on Oscar night, Mickey Rourke and Robert Downey Jr. are the undisputed comeback kids of the 81st Academy Awards.
Both actors appeared to have the world at their feet during the 1980s, their (...)
British movie Slumdog Millionaire emerged as the big winner at the 66th Golden Globes late Sunday, scooping four awards to underline its credentials ahead of next month s Oscars.
Late Australian actor Heath Ledger earned a posthumous Golden Globe (...)
HOLLYWOOD: Television comedian Jon Stewart will be injecting some stinging satire into the Oscars Sunday, giving a political flavor to the Hollywood extravaganza in a presidential election year.
The 45-year-old returns to host proceedings at Los (...)
