Israel at 60
Ten years ago, on Israel's 50th anniversary, the peace process begun by the path-breaking Oslo accord, reached by Israel and the Palestinian Authority in 1993, established the legitimacy of two…
Vulnerable State
Failed states in the world today are two kinds: vulnerable countries and the most failed states, as per the mainstream classification of countries in accordance with their level of performance…
AUC bids farewell to its Downtown campus
CAIRO: In an emotional weekend packed with celebrations, students, faculty and staff at the American University in Cairo (AUC) said their final goodbyes to the Downtown campus ahead of the…
Mother appeals to Foreign Minister to save innocent son from the gallows
LUXOR/CAIRO: Hajjah Hediyah never imagined she would lose her son, Haggag Mohamed Al-Sa'di, in this way - sentenced to death on a charge of raping 18 children.The desperate Egyptian mother…
State-owned ISP blocks Kefaya website
CAIRO: A government-owned internet service provider has blocked the website of a leading opposition movement, a rights group said Monday, in the latest crackdown on the country's cyber dissidents."The website…
Shoura Council passes child law, criminalizes FGM
CAIRO: Under the new child law, which the Shoura Council passed last week, performing female circumcision is punishable by three months to two years in prison and a fine of…
Last-eight berth for Ahli
CAIRO: Two second-half goals from Emad Meteb and Flavio Amado earned Ahly a 2-0 home victory over Platinum Stars and a place in the CAF Champions League group stage.Ahly managed…
Egypt's Darwish struck down with injury in British Open
LIVERPOOL: Karim Darwish, who has lived in the shadow of his compatriot greats for all his tennis career, was struck down with injury just when he seemed likely to reach…
Ismaili claim thrilling win over nine-man Gaish
ISMAILIA: Al-Gaish failed to hold onto their lead after two of their players were dismissed as Ismaili claimed a 4-2 home victory to continue the battle for second spot.The visitors…