British Muslims delegation to visit Egypt
LONDON: A delegation of prominent British Muslims arrived in Cairo on Sunday to meet a range of leading Egyptian figures to build partnerships that highlight positive messages about modern Islam…
Ismaili accept Dubai offer for Abd-Rabou
CAIRO: Ismaili has accepted a ?2 million bid from Ahly Dubai for Hosni Abd-Rabou, amid Egypt s Al-Ahly's proclamation to preserve their rights in the midfielder.Abd-Rabou, who signed a contract…
Ten killed in family shoot-out over land
CAIRO: Ten people were killed on Thursday when a land dispute in Egypt s Nile Delta erupted into deadly firefights between two families claiming ownership of the property, a security…
Art exhibit making US debut aims to shatter stereotypes of Muslim women
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas: In the months following the Sept 11 terrorist attacks in 2001, Princess Wijdan Al-Hashemi and her friend Aliki Moschis-Gauguet noticed that the only depictions they saw of…
Sharia could play part in English law, says top judge
LONDON: The head of the judiciary in England and Wales said Thursday that Islamic Sharia law could play a part in the legal system of the UK.Lord Chief Justice Lord…
Oil down near $144 a barrel on hopes of deal with Iran on nuclear program
Oil prices fell to near US$144 a barrel Friday on hopes that tensions surrounding Iran s nuclear program could ease and cut the chances of American or Israeli military action…
Hamas says talks suspended on Israeli soldier's release
GAZA CITY: Hamas said on Friday it had suspended negotiations on the release of a captured Israeli soldier because the Jewish state was not respecting the terms of a truce…
Water wasted on golf courses, says opposition MP Sadat
CAIRO: Egypt's water is being wasted on tourist resorts and golf courses while those most in need cannot access it, opposition MP Anwar Esmat El-Sadat said.The spokesman for the popular…
