Caught in a vicious cycle of violence
The killing by Israeli undercover troops of four Palestinian militants in Bethlehem, on March 12, raises questions not as much about Israel s right to self-defense but about the context…
Should I stay or should I go?
CAIRO: Hala Ismail, an Egyptian emigrant to the United States, decided to return to her native country this year. Mother to a nine-year-old boy and an eight-year-old girl, Ismail left…
Another Facebook activist detained and abused
CAIRO: The administrator and arguably the real creator of the April 6 Strike group on Facebook Ahmed Maher was detained briefly Wednesday and beaten, his lawyer told Daily News Egypt.Khaled…
Ismaili end Masri's undefeated streak
ISMAILIA: Ismaili beat Masri 2-0 on Tuesday to hand them their first defeat since the appointment of Hossam Hassan as coach.After four wins and four draws, Hassan s men were…
Tersana's Saad on Jose's radar
CAIRO: Ahly are believed to be interested in signing Tersana goalkeeper Ahmed Saad next season, according to a source inside the club.Manuel Jose is in search for a goalkeeper, following…
Hadari sets ambitions for next season
CAIRO: Essam Al-Hadari s European adventure will virtually start next season, according to the former Ahly goalkeeper.The 36-year-old could not play more than five games for Sion this term, but…
ENPPI beat starless Ahly
CAIRO: ENPPI rocked league Champions Ahly with a 3-0 defeat on Tuesday in what might have been theirs easiest win of the season.Islam Awad scored twice, 54 and 72, to…
Dollar rises against euro on eve of ECB rate call
LONDON: The dollar climbed against the euro and yen on Wednesday, supported by hopes that the worst of the credit crunch is over, and on the eve of a rate…