UNICEF to launch world hand-washing day
GENEVA: The simple act of washing hands could save thousands of children…
Japan's Sharp introduces LCD TVs with built-in Blu-ray (AFP)
Japan s Sharp Corp. on Wednesday launched what it billed as the…
Italian mafia want to kill 'Gomorrah' author this year
The Italian mafia wants to kill investigative author Roberto Saviano by Christmas…
Five countries to be elected to join UN Security Council
UNITED NATIONS: The UN General Assembly votes today to choose five new…
Egypt hails Lebanon-Syria 'step in right direction'
CAIRO: Egypt on Thursday hailed Syria and Lebanon s establishment of diplomatic…
'Human greed' behind financial crisis, says Church of England head
LONDON: The Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams blamed human greed for the…
Zaki, Abou-Trika lead charge for African Player of the Year Award
LAGOS: Egypt international striker Amr Zaki, along with compatriot Mohamed Abou-Trika, leads…
Bush administration gave nod for CIA waterboarding: report
WASHINGTON: The administration of US President George W. Bush authorized the CIA…
NATO warships Somalia bound on piracy mission
BRUSSELS: NATO warships were steaming through the Suez Canal Wednesday en-route to…
Fatah rejects bilateral talks with Hamas
RAMALLAH: Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas has rejected a call for talks with…