World is not prepared for bird flu pandemic, says UN
CAIRO: While most countries are planning for a flu pandemic, many plans have not been tested and may well fail once the next influenza pandemic starts, warned the United Nations…
World markets sink; dollar at 13-year low vs yen
SINGAPORE: World stock markets tumbled Friday on growing alarm that a global recession will ravage corporate profits.In Japan, shares of Sony sank more than 14 percent after it slashed its…
Oil prices plummet to $61, despite OPEC output cut
LONDON: Oil prices plunged to the lowest points for 17 months on Friday, as recession fears sparked renewed demand concerns, despite news that OPEC will cut oil output by 1.5…
Eye On Crime
Old man kills young wife, turns himself inThe body of Nagwa, 35, fully-dressed but with her throat slashed and her body stabbed erratically, was found lying in a deserted area…
Ahly thrash Asyut Petroleum 3-0
CAIRO: Ahly eased to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Asyut Petroleum in the Egyptian League on Wednesday. Having won the game at Cairo stadium, the defending champions closed to within…
Zaki makes Bruce regret not doing permanent deal
LONDON: Wigan manager Steve Bruce has admitted that he may have made a major blunder by failing to sign Egypt striker Amr Zaki on a permanent basis when he was…
World Cup qualification far from secure, says Sedki
CAIRO: Egypt assistant coach Hamada Sedki said that Egypt still has a long way to go before securing qualification for the 2010 World Cup. The six-time African champions have been…
