ME peace requires new ideas and courageous leaders
CHICAGO: Why is the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians so difficult to resolve when everyone knows exactly what a fair compromise must contain?Two states, one Palestine and one Israel, with…
Gaza's five-star destination
GAZA CITY: On the shore of Gaza City a large building lays as a casualty of the years of conflict. Bullet holes and tanks rounds are visible on the building's…
Ghazl El-Mahalla labor activist sacked after aborted strike
CAIRO: NGO the Center for Trade Union and Workers Services (CTUWS) has condemned the sacking of a worker at the Ghazl El-Mahalla spinning factory as a "dangerous escalation and crude…
Interior ministry denies banning hotel Christmas celebrations
CAIRO: The Ministry of Interior denied claims that it has issued a decree banning Christmas celebrations at hotels this year. Several hotels in Cairo canceled their Christmas carol recital plans…
Tensions mount as Kefaya coordinator's tenure nears end
CAIRO: Internal conflicts among members of the Kefaya movement for change have resurfaced as the deadline for electing a new general coordinator approaches, with Abdel Halim Qandil's tenure coming to…
Ahly wrap up Ekrami deal, say reports
CAIRO: Ahly have finally signed Gouna goalkeeper Sherif Ekrami starting January, according to Goal FM.The Egyptian radio reported on Monday that the Cairo club will pay LE 2.75 million and…
Angola race against clock ahead of African Cup
LUANDA: With under a month to go until the 2010 African Nations Cup kicks off in Angola, roads, airports and stadiums remain unfinished and not one ticket has gone on…
Egypt car-train collision kills German tourists
CAIRO: Three German tourists were killed on Sunday when their car collided with a freight train near the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Safaga, the official MENA news agency reported.Three…
