Sudan has pulled FM broadcasts, BBC
LONDON: The BBC said Monday its Arabic service had been taken off FM radio in northern Sudan, adding that it was in talks with Khartoum on restoring its broadcasts. The…
Ahmadinejad under fire from Iran judiciary chief
TEHRAN: Iran's judiciary chief Ayatollah Sadeq Larijani has hit out at President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for criticizing a court verdict against the former head of state news agency IRNA, media reports…
Iran rejects Kuwaiti ‘spy’ charges against six men, woman
TEHRAN: Iran rejected on Monday charges of spying for the Islamic republic brought by a Kuwaiti court against six men and a woman, saying the defendants have been falsely accused.…
Curfew reimposed in Indian Kashmir after protester’s death
SRINAGAR: Police and paramilitary forces on Monday reimpose a curfew in Srinagar, the main town in the disputed region of Indian Kashmir, after the overnight death of a protester. Shops…
Baghdad’s traffic cops are on militants’ hit list
BAGHDAD: Baghdad's traffic cops are demanding their own guards after at least 10 were killed over the past week in drive-by shootings and other attacks that have set back efforts…
New Arabic guide on secure internet usage
CAIRO: A new Q&A in Arabic published this week provides internet users in Egypt with tips on how to use the net securely. “The Q&A Guide to Legal Protection and…
Ayman Nour wins leadership of Al-Ghad Party
CAIRO: Ayman Nour became the president of Al-Ghad Party after winning the elections in the General Assembly on Friday. Nour, founder of the party, won 88 percent of the votes.…
Heavy rain, sandstorms leave 40 injured, cause blackout in Upper Egypt
CAIRO: Forty were injured in Aswan Saturday as heavy rain and sandstorms caused the collapse of many houses in remote villages, as well as a blackout in Luxor. Heavy rain…
Soliman replaces Shikabala in Egypt squad
CAIRO: ENPPI playmaker Walid Soliman has been called up to replace the injured Shikabala in Egypt's squad for the friendly against DR Congo on Wednesday. Zamalek star Shikabala has been…
Kabylie coach wary of Ahly ‘national team’
CAIRO: JS Kabylie assistant coach Kamal Bouhlal is aware that his side will be facing a stern challenge against Egyptian champions Ahly in next week's Champions League clash. The Algerian…