US troops in Iraq below 50,000, says US military
BAGHDAD: The number of US troops in Iraq fell below 50,000 Tuesday ahead of a declaration of an end to combat operations next week, a key milestone seven years on…
‘Avatar’’returns to 3-D theaters worldwide Friday
Before he takes moviegoers deep beneath the Pandoran sea, James Cameron hopes they'll go for an extended tour of the fictional planet he introduced in “Avatar.” "Avatar: Special Edition," which…
South Sudan plans return of 1.5 million for referendum
JUBA: South Sudan has readied plans for the return of more than 1.5 million southerners living in the north and Egypt for a referendum on whether to split the country,…
Israel PM snubs UN atomic watchdog chief, says newspaper
JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has snubbed UN atomic watchdog chief Yukiya Amano who is on his first visit to Israel, the Haaretz newspaper reported on Tuesday. Amano, head of…
Crumbling Arab world?
Seen from outside, the Arab world looks like it is about to crumble. Four Arab states — Iraq, Sudan, Yemen and Somalia — are facing the threat of territorial disintegration.…
Sarkozy chooses dishonor
PARIS: “Britain and France had to choose between war and dishonor. They chose dishonor. They will have war.” Winston Churchill’s famous denunciation of the delaying tactics of the British and…
The human element
EAST MEREDITH, NY: During a historical visit to Jerusalem in 1979, late President Anwar Sadat of Egypt proclaimed that the Arab-Israeli conflict is largely psychological. Inherited notions about history and…
Production on top with third successive win
CAIRO: Military Production maintained their perfect start to the season after beating MCDR 2-1 Sunday to secure provisional top spot in the Egyptian Premier League. Hassan Mousa put the army…
Eid handed four-match suspension, fined
CAIRO: Harras Hodoud forward Ahmed Eid has been handed a four-match ban and an LE 5,000 fine for his misconduct in the 2-2 draw with Smouha on Thursday. Eid pushed…