Algeria’s ‘ Desert Foxes ’ - who represent the Middle East’s main hope this year- are up against the likes of Belgium, Russia, and South Korea from their World Cup group this summer of 2014. The odds will be stacked against them in overcoming their historically successful rivals, Korea, whilst the Europeans will surely present a serious challenge- but what if, just what if, they did pull through for an exciting underdog victory? It would be a tall order for Coach Vahid Halilodzic , leading this relatively seasoned albeit youthful ...

General Al Sisi may have won Egypt's presidential elections with 96% of the vote (unofficial statistics) this week, but his victory means a win for his entire family as well. Packing their bags ready for the big move to the presidential palace are Sisi's wife and kids, who will now become as talked about by the world as their father's arguably dubious policies. Meanwhile, the First Lady will be placed in a category of her very own, as she becomes the new center of attention in the eyes of housewives ...

Act quick if you want to catch a first-time art exhibit by former US President George W. Bush! Entitled, “The Art of Leadership: A President’s Personal Diplomacy,” the show includes portraits of 24 world leaders - including six of his Middle Eastern besties! It remains on display at the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in Dallas through next week. “There’s a Rembrandt trapped in this body. Your job is to unleash him,” Bush told his oil painting instructor when he decided to try a new hobby after leaving ...