Mideast people ‘capable of removing’ Israel, says Ahmadinejad
TEHRAN: Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Friday that the people of the Middle East are "capable of removing the Zionist regime from the world scene" in an annual Palestinian…
Lifestyle Highlight: One more week to enjoy ‘tradition’
To many, it was unconventional to fast midsummer; to curtail summer holidays; and to be back in the office mid-August. It was a summer of many firsts. Thankfully, the tradition…
Are kids old enough to be playing adult games?
They sail solo around the world, climb the highest mountains and race around ovals at breakneck speeds. They're kids, some not old enough to get into an R-rated movie on…
Females more prone to knee injury in football, says study
"Kicking like a girl" is a real phenomenon and may explain why females are more likely to suffer knee injuries in sports such as football, US researchers said Wednesday. The…
Sugar for newborns does not relieve pain, says study
Contrary to international guidelines, sugar given to newborn babies does not ease pain, according to a study published on Thursday by The Lancet. In 2001, doctors published recommendations, based on…
The mosque and its enemies
WASHINGTON, DC: Opposition to plans to build a mosque near “Ground Zero,” the spot where the World Trade Center’s twin towers fell on September 11, 2001, comes in various shades.…
The great American Tea Party
NEW YORK: Who were those flag-waving, cheering, hollering, singing, and praying Americans who gathered in Washington DC on the last Saturday in August at a rally to “restore the honor”…
Arab world needs education in new media
CASABLANCA, Morocco: A number of public figures and governments in the Arab world are advocating the implementation of specific legislation to regulate the content and use of digital media. Specifically,…
New opportunities, same risks in Central Africa
LONDON: Central Africa has lately been attracting some unfamiliar attention. Discoveries of large mineral deposits and other opportunities have brought a chance to diversify investment beyond the dominant oil sectors…
Pope Shenouda refuses appearance of Kamelia Shehata in media
CAIRO: In response to protests by Muslims accusing the church of forcibly holding a priest’s wife who allegedly converted to Islam, Pope Shenouda said he won’t allow her to appear…