Russian-Georgian conflict impacts Middle East
BEIRUT: An embattled Russia cornered by the West would never forgive NATO member Turkey. As a result, Russian-Turkish relations would plummet and Russia might even stop providing Turkey with natural…
The myth of "Eurabia"
LONDON: There is a powerful narrative today about how many young European Muslims are susceptible to terrorism, how Islam leads to radicalization, and how Muslims, because of their creed, choose…
April 6 detainees halt hearing, object to being labelled 'infidels'
TANTA: The trial of 49 people accused of committing crimes during demonstrations earlier this year in Mahalla was postponed Wednesday, when defendants interrupted the prosecutor's pleadings before the Tanta emergency…
Rockslide deaths rises to 75, families receive new homes
CAIRO: A security official says the death toll from a weekend rockslide that buried a shantytown on Cairo's outskirts has reached 75.The official told The Associate Press Thursday that rescue…
IAEA head not running for new term
VIENNA: The chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), whose handling of Iran's nuclear program has provoked occasional US displeasure, plans to step down later this year, according to…
Ahly's Yasser injured in Qatar's World Cup qualifier
CAIRO: Ahly winger Hussein Yasser picked up an injury while playing for Qatar in the World Cup qualifiers on Wednesday.Yasser, who wasn t at his best during Qatar s 1-1…
Hommos delighted by Egypt's call-up
CAIRO: Ismaili skipper Mohamed Hommos said he was over the moon to have earned a call-up to Egypt s squad. It s an honor for me to represent my country,…
Ramzi to hold EFA talks
CAIRO: ENPPI assistant coach Hani Ramzi is set to convene with Egyptian Football Association (EFA) president Samir Zaher on Wednesday to finalize terms ahead of his appointment as Egypt s…