Editorial: It's not the pigs, stupid!
CAIRO: Egypt's decision to cull its entire population of pigs is not only a misguided effort to contain swine flu, but also reflects the haphazard, panic-driven decision-making process that's endemic…
Did you tweet today?
CAIRO: Attention is slowly diverting away from one social networking website to another, as more and more users substitute Facebook with the latest fad: Twitter.But that kind of attention can…
Bloggers debate culling Egypt's pigs
CAIRO: While it hasn't reached its shores yet, the H1N1 virus - swine flu - has taken hold of Egypt's blogs, where a lively online debate has emerged about the…
Clashes break out as pig massacre continues
CAIRO: Clashes broke out in the wake of the government's decision to slaughter some 300,000 pigs over fear of the spread of swine flu.Pig farmers have reacted angrily to the…
Sports Talk: Nothing's changed in 6,000 years
Ivan Ooze had just been inadvertently unearthed from his egg-shaped Hyperlock chamber by a 20th century construction crew when he came face-to-face with the Power Rangers. Pack your bags, Mister,…
Ismailia go three points clear of Ahly
CAIRO: Ismailia took a three-point lead over Al-Ahly on Tuesday in a thrilling Egyptian Premiership title chase by winning 3-1 at home to Zamalek.Mohamed Abou-Greisha gave the host club a…
Ghaly apologizes for Elton incident – report
CAIRO: Nasr midfielder Hossam Ghaly apologized to teammate Elton Jose after both players embroiled in a row on the pitch during the weekend s cup draw with Hilal, Al-Jazirah newspaper…
Contractors, Gaish ease relegation fears
CAIRO: Arab Contractors and Gaish have soothed their Egyptian Premier League relegation worries after sealing victories over Tersana and Masri respectively on Tuesday.The Mountain Wolves condemned Tersana to a 3-1…