Israel slams 'cultural terrorism' as Pixies cancel gig
Israel is falling victim to "cultural terrorism," a top music promoter charged on Sunday, after US alternative rock group The Pixies cancelled their first-ever gig in the Jewish state. The…
'Twilight' tops bleep-happy MTV Movie Awards
The hunks from "Twilight." A girl-on-girl kiss. Katy Perry and Christina Aguilera in skimpy costumes. The MTV Movie Awards were all they could be Sunday. The irreverent pop-culture celebration, which…
New generation of Saudi novelists breaks taboos
In a country where cinema and theater are banned and most forms of public expression are censored, Saudi novelists are enjoying new popularity by breaking taboos with daring novels. Although…
Pan-Islamic group tells members to review Israel ties
JEDDAH: The Organization of the Islamic Conference, the world's largest Muslim grouping, has appealed to its members to review their ties with Israel over a deadly assault on a Gaza…
Clashes over draft law continue at Lawyers' Syndicate board
CAIRO: The fallout from the Lawyers’ Syndicate draft law continue to fuel clashes between conflicting parties at the syndicate, with one group intent on withdrawing confidence from the current board.…
Rights activists criticize ruling against Egyptians married to Israelis
CAIRO: Human rights activists criticized Sunday a court order against Egyptians married to Israeli women. The Supreme Administrative Court upheld Saturday a ruling which orders the Ministry of Interior to…
Brotherhood join ElBaradei's campaign for change
CAIRO: The Muslim Brotherhood announced their participation in Mohamed ElBaradei’s campaign “Together for Change,” which aims to garner public support for a statement of seven demands for political reform. The…
Al-Adham in, Magdi out for Zamalek
CAIRO: Zamalek have reached an agreement with Masri over a part-exchange deal involving Ashour Al-Adham and Ahmed Magdi. Highly-rated midfielder Al-Adham is a priority target for Zamalek boss Hossam Hassan,…
Biden in Egypt for talks with Mubarak
SHARM EL-SHEIKH: US Vice President Joe Biden arrived in Egypt on Sunday for a meeting with President Hosni Mubarak on the first leg of an African tour, an AFP photographer…
Thousands vent anger at Israel after deadly raid
CAIRO: Tens of thousands protested across Europe Saturday against the killing of activists during a botched raid on an aid fleet, as Israel peacefully boarded another ship trying to defy…