Eye on the Press

January 31, 2002 

Miscellaneous
New Marlboro CEO born in Egypt to Maltese parents:
"Louis Camilleri, an unapologetic smoker who will become the top ``Marlboro Man'' when he takes over the reins of Philip Morris Cos. in April, brings a reputation for quiet diplomacy and a focus on business details to the post."

Politics/headline news
Symbolic strike insignificant at best
There was little support for the symbolic strike in support of the Palestinians called for by Arab professional groups this week. Workers across the region were supposed to stop working for five minutes on Wednesday in solidarity with the Palestinians. Very few did, according to this report from AP.

Religion
Tantawi signs interfaith agreement in London
Al-Azhar's grand sheikh was in London this week to sign a multi-faith accord with his Christian counterpart.

Antiquities
Did NY art dealer know Egyptian antiquities were stolen?
The trial of a prominent art dealer in New York may have serious ramifications for the future of Egyptian antiquities.

The "lion" of Egypt?: Links galore, starring Ashcroft in Saudi-mode, mosques in the spotlight, the Egyptian-American running for Congress, and cross-cultural Hobeika media. (January 30, 2002)
Osama's debut...Rapping pharaohs, smelly daddies, and Rumsfeld's Sinai wavering...Don't miss today's news links (January 23, 2002)
When common sense seems radical: Tales of media bias and radical cartoonists; plus, learn how the multiplexes took over (January 20, 2002)
The problems with big media, and an examination of bin Laden as an architecture critic... (January 3, 2002)

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