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…
Egypt informs Interpol, puts police on alert after Van Gogh painting theft
CAIRO: Egypt said on Monday it has informed Interpol and placed its police on alert at the country’s entry and exit points to try to recover a Van Gogh…
Ahly chairman calls for calm ahead of Kabylie clash
CAIRO: Ahly chairman Hassan Hamdi urged supporters to keep their calm ahead of next week's eagerly-anticipated Champions League clash with JS Kabylie. A stern contest is expected to take place…
Egyptian telecom giant raises funds for Pakistan
CAIRO: Telecommunications giant Orascom Telecom is leading a fundraising campaign in its native Egypt for Pakistani flood victims, trying to capitalize on the spirit of charity and giving during the…
Fate of latest peace talks rests on Netanyahu and Hamas
CAIRO: After a two-year hiatus, direct negotiations between Palestinians and Israelis are set to kick off next month in Washington, but wariness prevails regarding the intentions of the Israeli Prime…
