Who pulls the strings in Iran?
With the release of America's National Intelligence Estimate, according to which Iran has suspended its nuclear weapons program, the prospect of military confrontation with the Bush administration dimmed. But months…
A pioneer of non-violence
To mark the 20th anniversary of his death this year, no more than a handful of Afghan intellectuals held a memorial service at the grave of Abdul Ghaffar Khan. But…
Street Talk: The perfect bedcover
God provides livelihood for all his servants in just measure. Everyman receives his full 24 carats of land or luck, not a single unit more or less. Even the cold…
Christian Zionism perpetuates Arab-Israeli conflict, says British Pastor
CAIRO/ISTANBUL: The Reverend Dr Stephen Sizer is the Vicar of Christ Church, Virginia Water. Based in Surrey, England, Sizer regularly travels to the United States and the Middle East lecturing…
Egyptian League resumes with tough clashes
CAIRO: The Egyptian Premier League resumed on Wednesday, with no less than 15 members of Egypt's African Cup of Nations winning squad boosting their clubs.The main event will witness a…
Mido determined to regain top form
CAIRO: Ahmed "Mido Hossam said he is ready to regain form and fitness during Middlesbrough s upcoming matches, following a lengthy layoff with a groin injury.The Egyptian striker made his…
Shikabala to make Ismaili trip
CAIRO: Mahmoud Shikabala Abdel Razeq has been included in Zamalek s squad that will take on Ismaili today in week 16 of the Egyptian Premier League. The player was banned…
Egypt cancels Danish dates over cartoon row
COPENHAGEN: Egypt has cancelled two youth internationals against Denmark over the controversial Prophet Mohamed cartoon printed in Danish newspapers, the Danish Football Federation (DBU) said Monday. The DBU said the…
Abou Greisha to join Chinese club
CAIRO: Ismaili striker Mohamed Mohsen Abou Greisha is set to join China s Zhejiang Lucheng in a one-year-loan deal.The 27-year-old will fly to Hangzhou, China on Thursday to get started…
Gaish beat USMA to bounce back in ACL
CAIRO: Al Gaish revived their hopes of the Arab Champions League semi-finals following their precious 1-0 away win over USM of Algiers, on Monday. Mamdouh Abel Hay headed the winner…