A bad omen
In June of 2004, I was invited for a dinner at a restaurant near an airport here in the Gulf. I recall seeing a group of bodyguards dressed in traditional…
‘Mosque’ ado about nothing
JACKSONVILLE, Florida: The proposal for a Muslim community centre called the Cordoba House, two blocks from where the World Trade Centre stood, has unleashed a torrent of emotions. The New…
Ferry captain sentenced to 10 years in prison in Maadi ferry accident
CAIRO: The Maadi Misdemeanors Court on Friday sentenced 18-year-old Ali Eweis to 10 years in prison on the charge of involuntary manslaughter in the Maadi ferry accident last month. His…
Shikabala in fresh row with Zamalek fans
CAIRO: Shikabala did his bad reputation no favor by engaging in a new quarrel with Zamalek fans during Saturday's training session. The talented winger finally joined up with the Cairo…
Referee’s gratitude to Ahly infuriates Ismaili
CAIRO: Ismaili hit out at Malian referee Koman Coulibaly for expressing his gratitude to Ahly ahead of both sides' African Champions League clash on Sunday. Local media quoted Coulibaly, who…
Egypt to face DR Congo instead of Togo
CAIRO: Egypt will face DR Congo on August 11 after calling off a friendly against Togo, the team's assistant coach Hamada Sedki said on Saturday. The Pharaohs were scheduled to…
Analysis: Egyptian-Arab diplomacy: Serving Egyptian interests or a response to regional pressure?
CAIRO: While some see President Hosni Mubarak’s recent busy schedule a way to counter rumors about his health, his meetings with regional and international leaders also sheds light on the…
Iran brands Western media ‘dishonest cocky cheats’
TEHRAN: Iran's deputy culture minister lashed out at Western media on Sunday, branding them "dishonest, cocky cheats," who will be banned from an annual press fair in the autumn, the…
Israel’s Barak fears Turkey spy chief is ‘supporter of Iran’
JERUSALEM: Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak has expressed concern over Turkey's appointment of a new spy chief he called a "supporter" of the Jewish state's archfoe Iran, army radio reported…
Israeli soldier in court over Gaza war deaths
JAFFA: An Israeli soldier accused of killing two women waving white flags during the 2008-2009 Gaza war on Sunday heard the charges against him at a military court near Tel…