Iraq Al-Qaeda group claims Baghdad embassy bombs
BAGHDAD: A group linked to Al-Qaeda has claimed responsibility for suicide car bombings aimed at embassies in Iraq which killed 41 people, a group that monitors insurgent communications said. Islamic…
Ten injured in Beheira train collision
CAIRO: Ten people were injured when two trains collided near the village of Hagnaya in the government of Beheira in the early hours of Friday, according to local news reports.…
US undecided on new Middle East plan
WASHINGTON: The United States on Friday promised not to surprise key Middle Eastern players with a dramatic change in strategy, following reports President Barack Obama was readying a new peace…
Egypt releases senior Muslim Brotherhood members
CAIRO: Egyptian police released 16 senior Muslim Brotherhood leaders, including deputy chief Mahmoud Ezzat and Essam El-Erian, who are charged with organizing terrorist groups, Ezzat said on Thursday. Ezzat and…
Obama seeks new tone in outreach to world Muslims
WASHINGTON: Less talk about Islamic radicalism and a lot more about doing business. In the year since President Barack Obama pledged a new beginning in the relationship with the world…
Egypt slams US criticism over detaining protesters
CAIRO: Egypt has dismissed US criticism of its detention of scores of protesters who rallied earlier this week in Cairo demanding constitutional reforms to allow more open elections.Foreign Ministry spokesman…
Sports Talk: Occupation football
From the first day of its announcement, the friendly soccer match between the Egyptian Olympic team and the Palestinian national team faced opposition from Egypt s politicians, parliamentarians, the press…
Zamalek want bans eased
CAIRO: Zamalek will file an appeal with the Egyptian FA to have the bans on duo Hazem Emam and Alaa Ali reduced, the club said early on Friday.Wing-back Emam was…
Ibrahim Hassan admits malicious intent
CAIRO: Zamalek s de facto football director Ibrahim Hassan admitted that he had every intention to harm Police Union assistant coach Mohamed Ibrahim. The White Knights 1-1 draw with Police…