The Key to Stability in South Asia
NEW YORK: Few places in the world offer as daunting a set of challenges as South Asia. A narcotics-fueled insurgency threatens newly democratic Afghanistan. A resurgent Taliban in its tribal…
Good luck George Mitchell, you'll need it!
WASHINGTON, DC: It appears that George Mitchell, who has everyone s respect, has been dealt in the Middle East conflict as good a hand as US President Barack Obama has…
Of sorrow and loss
AMMAN: As the world watches the anguish in Gaza continue, I am moved to reflect on the 10th anniversary of the death of my beloved brother, King Hussein, and my…
Sudanese writer Al-Tayib Salih dies at 80
CAIRO: Sudanese writer Al-Tayib Salih, author of "Season of Migration to the North, died Wednesday in London at the age of 80.According to Sudan Tribune, he died following complications related…
Court rules university bylaw amendments unconstitutional
CAIRO: A court has ruled that amendments made to an executive bylaw, which regulates university affairs and student activities, are unconstitutional.The 1979 bylaw implements the 1972 Universities law, which has…
Egypt youth start World Cup preparations
CAIRO: The Egypt U-20 team is set for a closed camp in Turkey, as a part of the preparations for this year s World Cup finals.Egypt will host the competition…
Agogo set for another snub by Zamalek
CAIRO: Zamalek striker Junior Agogo is set to miss out on the team s league match with Masri on Wednesday, according to football director Ahmed Abdullah.Despite the fact that Zamalek…