'Siege' author dissects Al-Qaeda
CAIRO: Lawrence Wright co-wrote the script to the 1998 Hollywood film "The Siege, which was a box office failure. Yet, after 9/11 the film became the most rented movie in…
Model European Union kicks off its 7th session
CAIRO: In public universities, where political activism usually evokes fear of arrest, simulation models of international institutions remain one of the few "safe means of student interaction.One of those models…
Proposed broadcast charter under fire by rights groups
CAIRO: Human rights groups have condemned recommendations on satellite television broadcasting regulations recently issued by Arab ministers of information during a meeting of the Arab League.The non-binding document of Feb.…
Tough draw for Egypt in African Nations Championship
Egypt have been handed a tough draw in the new African Nations Championship as they will face Tunisia and Libya.In case of qualification, the Pharaohs will face the winner from…
Boro furious as Mido set for bench role
CAIRO: Ahmed "Mido Hossam was poised to start on the bench when Middlesbrough take on Sheffield United in the FA Cup fifth round replay on Wednesday, according to reports in…
Euro pro leagues to fight ruling that can allow players to buy out their contracts
LONDON: European pro soccer leagues are fighting the recent ruling that essentially allows some players to buy out their contracts and move to other clubs.The issue is a top priority…
Major survey challenges Western perceptions of Islam
WASHINGTON: A huge survey of the world s Muslims released Tuesday challenges Western notions that equate Islam with radicalism and violence. The survey, conducted by the Gallup polling agency over…
All papers should print cartoons, says German minister
BERLIN / COPENHAGEN: All European newspapers should take a stand for press freedom and publish cartoons of Prophet Mohammed printed in Danish dailies, German Interior Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said Wednesday.…
Arab League chief Amr Moussa elected as chief of new launched Arafat Foundation
CAIRO, Egypt (AP) _ Secretary-General of the Arab League Amr Moussa was chosen Tuesday to head the newly formed Yasser Arafat Foundation, charged with preserving the former Palestinian leader s…