Challenges and opportunities of US withdrawal from Iraq
BAGHDAD: On 30 June, Iraqi tanks and vehicles rolled out to participate in a national celebration of the withdrawal of American forces from Iraqi cities. Article 24 of the security…
COMMENTARY: Interfaith is more than just dialogue
CAIRO: Humanity should be outraged with the cowardly murder of Marwa Al-Sherbini in a German courtroom at the hands of a German fanatic two weeks ago. Nothing in this world…
95 pct of murderers and serial killers claim insanity, says study
CAIRO: An official study by Egypt's mental health authority says that 95 percent of murderers and serial killers claim insanity when they are put on trial, especially if they are…
Egypt's H1N1 cases rise to 112
CAIRO: Number of confirmed positive cases of H1N1 flu in Egypt increased to 112 after the Ministry of Health announced four new cases late Thursday.According to the Ministry's Official Media…
Mayar Abdel-Aziz: A woman in a men's world
CAIRO: With a pleasant welcoming smile Mayar Abdel-Aziz, the first female spokesperson for a football club in Egypt (El Gouna) warmly receives journalists and provides them with all the contacts…
Ahli reveal record budget
CAIRO: Egyptian champions AhlY revealed a record LE210 million budget for the 2008/2009 fiscal year. The club made history. Last year s budget was LE202 million, but today it is…
Tough task for grieving Bayelsa in Egypt
JOHANNESBURG: Grieving Bayelsa United of Nigeria are away to Harras Al-Hodoud of Egypt Friday in the opening 2009 group fixture of the African Confederation Cup.United captain Abel Tador was shot…
Abdel-Fadil to leave Ismaili
CAIRO: Ismaili chairman Nasr Aboul-Hassan conceded that his side will probably be forced to sell influential defender Sherif Abdel-Fadil to ease their financial worries. We will use the money we…