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They look like African runners. They run like African runners and they win medals like African runners. Except that Mo Farah, Myriam Soumare and Elvan Abeylegesse are not really African.…
China-based group bullish on bid for Liverpool
BEIJING: The leader of a China-based investment group seeking to buy Liverpool says they're up against tough competition but still have an even chance of acquiring the Premier League club.…
Saudi king says only senior clerics can issue fatwas
JEDDAH: King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia on Thursday issued a decree stating that only senior clerics are permitted to issue fatwas, or Islamic religious edicts, the official SPA news agency…
Federer wins old-school style as top seeds advance
TORONTO: Number three Roger Federer overcame old-school, attack-minded Michael Llodra 7-6 (7/2), 6-3 to advance at the Toronto Masters Thursday, while top seed Rafael Nadal showcased the modern style with…
Easy passage to quarters for Matthew, Ashour
CANBERRA: Egypt's Ramy Ashour won through to the last eight of the Professional Squash Association (PSA) Super Series Australian Open Thursday to stay on course to meet world number one…
Egypt “moving aggressively” on wheat: US attache
WASHINGTON: Egypt's main state wheat buyer is "moving aggressively" to replace 540,000 tons of wheat contracts canceled by Russia's ban on wheat exports, imposed due to massive drought, a US…
Beckham to reject England farewell game
LONDON: David Beckham will reject the chance to make one final appearance for England, a person familiar with the former captain's plans said Thursday. Coach Fabio Capello announced Wednesday that…
Bank on us to conquer Africa, boast Zambians
JOHANNESBURG: Zambian club Zanaco enter the African Confederation Cup group phase Saturday confident of becoming the first club south of the equator to lift the trophy. Teams from Tunisia (three…
Political activist missing in Alexandria, solidarity protests planned
CAIRO: Political activist Bassem Aboul Magd has been missing since being arrested by State Security on Aug. 10 after refusing an summon from an officer in Alexandria, and is currently…
Cairo’s Muslim faithful called to pray on one wavelength
CAIRO: Egypt on Thursday began unifying calls to prayer that ring out five times a day from thousands of minarets across the capital, but the move has been criticized by…