Honda helps Japan beat Cameroon 1-0
BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa: Keisuke Honda scored in the first half Monday to lead Japan to a 1-0 win over an uninspired Cameroon in Group E of the World Cup. The…
World Cup Previews: South Africa, Spain and more
JOHANNESBURG: Now that the pressure and tension of the opening day draw with Mexico is out of the way, South Africa is gaining confidence ahead of Wednesday's match against a…
US urges accountability in deadly Egyptian police beating
According to the authorities, Saeid died after swallowing a bag of narcotics at the moment he was approached by police.
Initial stages of new Egypt museum completed
CAIRO: Egypt's massive new museum for its famous antiquities now has a power plant, a fire station and its own conservation center, and over the next two years it will…
Egypt's first solar plant to open by year's end, says minister
CAIRO: Egypt will open its first solar energy plant by the end of this year, electricity and energy minister Hassan Yunis said in a report published on Monday on the…
Slovenia beats 10-man Algeria 1-0 in World Cup
POLOKWANE, South Africa: Robert Koren scored a late goal Sunday to give Slovenia a 1-0 win over 10-man Algeria and first place in Group C of the World Cup. The…
Germany beats 10-man Australia 4-0 at World Cup
DURBAN, South Africa: Germany scored two goals in each half and Tim Cahill was sent off as the three-time champion beat Australia 4-0 Sunday in Group D of the World…
Gyan penalty gives Ghana 1-0 win over Serbia
PRETORIA, South Africa: Asamoah Gyan scored an 85th-minute penalty Sunday to help Ghana to a 1-0 victory over Serbia and the first win by an African team at this World…
Preview of Brazil, North Korea and more teams face off in the World Cup
JOHANNESBURG: The extraordinary crush of media and fans' expectations has exerted even more pressure on Brazil to get off to a flying start against North Korea in their World Cup…
Qatar to be largest overseas property investor in 2010, says report
DOHA: Qatar is expected to be the largest source of global real estate capital during 2010, real estate consultancy Jones Lang LaSalle said in a report published on Sunday. The…
