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…
New strategy urged to end Gaza blockade, rocket firing on Israel
UNITED NATIONS: Israel, Egypt and the Palestinian Authority must develop a new strategy to secure the lifting of the blockade of the Gaza Strip and an end to rocket firing…
Two Sudanese detainees denied legal representation
CAIRO: Two Sudanese men who have been held without charge for nine months have been refused the right to appoint a lawyer to challenge their detention.Nezar Hammad and Salah Eddin…
