All eyes on Upper Egypt
CAIRO: With the turn of the new year, the government has diverted its attention to Upper Egypt with the launch of several investment initiatives and development projectsIn a bid to…
Female suicide attack in Iraq kills 8 civilians
BAGHDAD: A woman wearing a suicide vest blew herself up near a popular market and a Shia mosque in restive Diyala province north of the capital Wednesday, killing eight civilians…
Mubarak pledges support for Bush peace drive
CAIRO: American President George W. Bush won the support of President Hosni Mubarak for his peace drive as he brought his Middle East tour to an end in Sharm El-Sheikh…
8 dead after nuclear authority plane crashes in Port Said
CAIRO: A plane crashed near Port Said airport Tuesday killing both pilots on board instantly, state media reported.Mahmoud Abdel Naby and Ashraf Shukri were killed in the crash as they…
Stalled democratic reforms and strained ties haunt Bush visit
CAIRO: Egypt was meant to be a test case for US President George W. Bush s push for greater democracy in the Middle East. But stalled reforms and bitterness over…
Baghdad gallery owner wages personal war for artists in battered city
BAGHDAD: By all rights, the Hewar art gallery should have been a casualty of war. Months go by without a single painting or sculpture being sold. The gallery s cafe…
Egypt advances four spots in FIFA rankings
CAIRO: Egypt has jumped to 35th position in the monthly ranking published by FIFA for national teams, while remaining unbeaten in friendlies.The African champions are fourth continentally, leveling with Ivory…
Hefni given vote of confidence
CAIRO: Ismaili manager Ismail Hefni has been given a vote of confidence by the board despite the team being knocked out of Egypt s Cup. Hefni s job is safe…
