Bread and Bush-Bashing
I feel a little sorry for President Bush. Whatever his other many failings, he has a pretty good record on aid to poor countries, particularly in healthcare. True to form,…
Japan hosts conference on African development
YOKOHAMA: More than 40 African heads of State met in Yokohama, Japan for the Fourth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD IV) for three days starting Wednesday, hosted by…
South Korea, Arab states launch cooperative group to enhance ties
SEOUL: South Korea and a group of governments from the Middle East and Africa launched a cooperative organization Monday aimed at enhancing political, cultural and economic ties, officials said.The Korea-Arab…
British scholar defends move to 'reconsider' links with Israeli institutions
CAIRO: In its annual report, issued yesterday, Amnesty International says that the human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT) remains "dire .The report says that over 550 military…
Mass arrests of farmers in Beheira villages
CAIRO: Over 1,230 farmers have been arrested in the past two days in Aboul Matamir in Beheira governorate, accused of failing to pay agricultural land taxes (known as the attyan…
Four shot dead in gangland-style slaying
CAIRO: Four Coptic jewelry shop workers were killed Wednesday and one was injured after being shot by two men in wigs and sunglasses, in a rare act of bloodshed in…
Ahly target Palestine keeper
CAIRO: Ahly made an offer to Palestine goalkeeper Ramzi Saleh, assistant coach Hossam Al-Badri said on Sunday. The Palestinian guardian will have a six-day trial with the club, Al-Badri told…
UAE to host next Club World Cup
SYDNEY: The United Arab Emirates will host the Club World Cup in 2009 and 2010 after beating off rival bids from Australia, Japan and Portugal, world governing body FIFA announced…
Zamalek assistant coach resigns
CAIRO: Zamalek assistant coach Mohamed Helmi announced his resignation after the team clinched the Egyptian Cup title last Sunday. I preferred to resign after being subjected to fierce criticism during…