In Praise of Euroskepticism
The EU has no coherent strategy on many issues. It has only sketchy economic policies toward Russia; ambitions, but no game plan, to become a player in the Middle East;…
Nicolas Sarkozy and the politics of continuity
When Nicolas Sarkozy cruised to power on May 7, 2007, his foreign policy plans were sweeping. The triumphant president envisioned a grand scheme for the Middle East and North Africa.…
Attack on Sudanese teen, highlights brutality of gang violence
CAIRO: The brother of the subject of a recent documentary highlighting alternative lifestyles of Sudanese gang culture in Egypt, was left fighting for his life in hospital last week following…
Hassan, Moawad, Saleh and Gomaa in Ahly's African roster
CAIRO: Ahly completed the roster for the CAF Champions League campaign by naming the final four players to their squad, the club said on Monday.Coach Manuel Jose has chosen to…
Footballers play catch me if you can in transfer season
CAIRO: This year football witnessed a players' transfer season like never before: a lot of speculation, rumors and business, but very little facts. Players manipulated clubs and clubs manipulated each…
Zidan scores in Hamburg win
CAIRO: Egyptian forward Mohamed Zidan scored in Hamburg s 6-0 drubbing of town local side Pinneberg in a charity match on Sunday.Hamburg, who will play in the UEFA Cup next…
Ahly invited to face Roma
CAIRO: Ahly have been invited to play a friendly against Italian side Roma next month, club s football committee member Hadi Khashaba said on Sunday. We have an offer to…