Palestinian view: Deep divisions may see Fayyad return
The resignation of Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad did not come as a surprise to anyone in Palestine. The resignation was timed with the start of the national reconciliation dialogue…
Egyptian's 3,500-year-old tomb discovered
MADRID: A tomb decorated with 3,500-year-old paintings has been discovered in Luxor by a Spanish Egyptologist, Spain s scientific research agency (CSIC) announced.The tomb, part of the Dra Abu El-Naga…
Commentary: Where have all the donkeys gone?
I have been visiting Egypt regularly, but not because I have to or need to. Other than my roots - which can be rapidly severed once you lose your loved…
Online Arab activists call on President Obama
CAIRO: The Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the Iraq war, human rights and cultural dialogue are some of the proposed topics Arab activists and bloggers want to address to US President Barack Obama…
El-Fiqi pushes for creation of 'Media Syndicate'
CAIRO: Minister of Information Anas El-Fiqi has ordered the formation of a committee to work on establishing a Media Syndicate, according to local press reports.El-Fiqi assigned Ahmed Anis, president of…
I will be a florist if I have to, says Nour
CAIRO: Members of the Lawyers' Syndicate have called for an extraordinary general assembly April 2 to debate the issue of Ayman Nour's name being struck off the syndicate register. The…
Tantawy proposes using organs of death row prisoners for transplant
CAIRO: Amid the controversy surrounding the new organ transplant law, Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh Mohamed Sayed Tantawy proposed using organs belonging to criminals on death row in transplant procedures. Tantawy was…
Zamalek consider Arab Champions League participation
CAIRO: Zamalek are seriously considering taking part in next season s Arab Champions League, chairman Mohamed Amer said.The Cairo club, who is currently seventh in the Egyptian league, is unlikely…
Squash can expand Olympic chances says Nicol
LONDON: Squash can broaden the range of nations who could win Olympic medals if it succeeds in getting into the 2016 Games, according to one of its all-time greats, Peter…