IMF warns rising food prices raising risk of war
WASHINGTON: Rising food prices could have terrible consequences for the world, including the risk of war, the IMF said Saturday, calling for action to keep inflation in check. Food prices,…
Anti-religious discrimination group targeted at Journalists' Syndicate
CAIRO: The first conference organized by the group Egyptians Against Religious Discrimination (MARED) got off to a tense start on Friday, after facing a fierce confrontation by a group of…
Qaradawi's alcohol fatwa sparks controversy
CAIRO: Sheikh Youssef Al-Qaradawi, Muslim scholar known for his moderate views on religious issues, once again sparked controversy when he declared that it is permissible for Muslims to drink beverages…
Zamalek dismiss Lemerre talks
CAIRO: Zamalek board member Ahmed Hafez has dismissed on Saturday reports indicating that the club intend to appoint Frenchman Roger Lemerre as their new coach.Tunisian paper Al-Akhbar has recently said…
No doubts over Egypt's hosting of U-20 World Cup
CAIRO: FIFA do not intend to deprive Egypt of hosting the 2009 U-20 World Cup, organizing committee vice-president Amr Wahbi said on Saturday.FIFA vice-president Jack Warner had recently told BBC…
Woman dies of bird flu, bringing total to 22 deaths
CAIRO: The Ministry of Health announced the death on Friday of a woman from the H5N1 strain of bird flu, the 22nd human death from the disease since it was…
Television on the internet taking off for real
CANNES: It s been a long time coming but television on the internet appears finally to be taking off, opening up a new viewing experience for free and helping to…
IEA forecasts slip in oil demand but says prices may stay high
PARIS: Demand for oil will slip in the coming months amid a global economic downturn, the International Energy Agency forecast Friday - but said prices may remain high because of…
