Egypt hail historic victory as Italy mourn
JOHANNESBURG: Egypt hailed its shock victory over world champions Italy in the Confederations Cup as one of its best ever, but for Marcello Lippi s men it was a disaster.The…
Oil rises to $72 as investors eye inflation
LONDON: Oil prices rose to $72 a barrel on Friday amid concerns that massive US fiscal spending will spark inflation down the road, making oil and other commodities attractive investment…
Rafah delegation calls for gathering during border opening
CAIRO: Eight members of the International Movement to Open the Rafah Border called for a mass gathering starting June 27, when it is rumored the crossing will be opened for…
Khamenei says Iran protests should end as right man won
TEHRAN: Iran s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called Friday for an end to street protests over last week s disputed presidential election, siding with declared winner Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.Making his…
Arabs largely silent on Iran unrest
CAIRO: Key Arab nations have kept silent about Iran s political upheaval, possibly reluctant to antagonize the powerful nation sponsoring groups such as Hezbollah and Hamas. But there are signs…
Israeli-Palestinian conflict key to Mideast peace, says Mubarak
CAIRO: The establishment of a Palestinian state is the first step towards normalizing relations between the US and the Middle East, President Hosni Mubarak wrote in a commentary published Friday…
NDP again deny reports on picking presidential candidate soon
CAIRO: The ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) has again refuted rumors about the succession of power, this time denying a newspaper report that the party's political bureau would convene in…
McCartney and Yoko urge meat-free Mondays
Beatles legend and famous vegetarian Paul McCartney was joined by John Lennon s widow Yoko Ono Monday to launch an appeal in Britain for meat-free Mondays. McCartney said going vegetarian,…
The Moghul Room: Indian food fit for a king
While the décor at The Moghul Room may be a bit on the boring side, the food served here is second to none. The interior of the Indian restaurant at…
2009 Swimwear: One-pieces are back, cut-outs are in
School's over, summer has arrived and it's time to hit seashores. Whether or not you've worked off some of that winter weight, you'll soon have to find some figure-flattering swimwear…