Amman film fest censors 'Son of Babylon' director's petition
The day before the highly-acclaimed Iraqi Film “Son of Babylon” was set to have its eagerly awaited Jordanian premiere — opening the Franco-Arab Film Festival in Amman — the festival’s…
Mansoura keeper to choose between Ahly, Hodoud
CAIRO: Mansoura have given goalkeeper Mahmoud Aboul-Saoud permission to decide on his future, amid interest from Ahly and Harras Hodoud. "Aboul-Saoud will be making the decision about his next destination,"…
Zamalek-target Geddo set for Ahly move
CAIRO: Ittihad say Mohamed Nagi 'Geddo' is set to join Ahly on a part-exchange deal in the immediate future; a move that may well prompt Zamalek to take legal actions…
Four doctors guilty of negligence in sixth swine flu fatality
CAIRO: The Imbaba Misdemeanors Court sentenced four doctors to one year in prison and a LE 200 fine after finding them guilty of negligence that led to the death of…
Standard Liege join Shikabala race
CAIRO: Standard Liege, who are on the verge of signing Egypt and former Ahly striker Emad Meteb, eye another Egyptian player in Zamalek's attacking midfielder Shikabala. Shikabala's representative said on…
Egypt resort salon hosts Polish voters
CAIRO: Polish tourists in an Egyptian Red Sea resort town cast ballots for their country's presidential election on Sunday in a beauty salon, in the absence of a traditional voting…
Arab women show digital prowess
Contrary to the belief that Arab women throughout the Middle East do not have access to or interest in the internet outside of work, the vast majority of Arab women…
Easing of Gaza siege criticized by Palestinians, Israelis
JERUSALEM: Israel's decision to ease its blockade of Gaza has drawn criticism from Palestinians who say it does not go far enough and Israelis who fear it will strengthen the…
Iran bars two UN nuclear inspectors
TEHRAN: Iran has barred two UN inspectors from entering the country after they filed a "false" report about Tehran's nuclear program, atomic chief Ali Akbar Salehi said in a report…
Iran aid flotilla to Gaza delayed
TEHRAN: The departure of two Iranian aid ships for Gaza has been delayed due to lack of coordination and a change of cargo, a Red Crescent official said on Monday…