Assessing Egypt's position on Gaza
RAMALLAH: Egypt's actions in Gaza have been a source of confusion for some time. Four factors govern Egypt's policy towards the Gaza Strip:1. The Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty, the upholding of…
Editorial: Egypt, Turkey: Spot the difference
CAIRO: The dramatic, diplomatic tension that flared between Turkey and Israel last week once again brought Turkey to the forefront as the voice of the Muslim world and exposed the…
Doctors debate draft 'further education' law
CAIRO: Members of Doctors Without Rights (DWR) group have expressed concern about a draft law on further education that is currently before parliament.A copy of the draft "continuous professional development…
Bloggers, activists trying to visit victims' families detained in Qena
CAIRO: A group of eight bloggers and activists were detained Friday while attempting to travel to Nagaa Hammadi to visit families of the victims of the Jan. 6 massacre in…
Nigeria's Everton striker Yakubu hits out at Cup critics
BENGUELA: Everton striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni has lashed out at critics who have questioned his place in the Nigeria team at the Africa Cup of Nations.Yakubu rounded on his detractors after…
Angola edge towards last eight, but at what cost?
LUANDA: Angola registered their first win at the Africa Cup of Nations to edge closer towards the quarter finals but Thursday s victory over Malawi may have come at a…
Algeria back in business with Mali defeat
LUANDA: Algeria gave their hopes of qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals a significant shot in the arm here Thursday with a 1-0 win over Mali.It moved the…
