Egypt is a strong team but we are unstoppable, says Ivory Coast
KUMASI: Ivory Coast striker Salomon Kalou has said the Elephants are the best team of the 2008 Africa Nations Cup semi-finalists and no team can stop them in their quest…
Zidan cautious on availability
KUMASI: Until Wednesday evening, striker Mohamed Zidan did not know whether he had recovered in time for Egypt's 2008 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against Ivory Coast tonight. "I don't…
Recalled Mbia the hero as Cameroon edge Tunisia
TAMALE, Ghana: Recalled Stephane Mbia scored twice as Cameroon edged Tunisia 3-2 after extra time in an African Nations Cup quarter-final thriller on Monday. Dropped following a 4-2 loss to…
Egypt scores average for education reform in Arab world
AMMAN: The World Bank ranked Jordan and Kuwait as top educational reformers in the Arab world, according to a report by the organization released Monday in the Jordanian capital.Egypt, Iran,…
Egypt launches search for ship missing off Sudan
CAIRO: Egypt said on Tuesday it has launched a search to find a cargo ship that has gone missing in the Red Sea on its way to Sudan. The 1,700-tonne…
Writers Guild settles with 4 NYC film companies
Striking writers have reached interim contract agreements with four New York-based independent filmmakers, ending their 12-week walkout, the two sides said Sunday in a joint announcement.The settlement appeared to be…
Palestinian girl killed as demonstrations continue at the border
CAIRO: A Palestinian girl, believed to be 12 years old, was killed in clashes with Egyptian forces as a final attempt was made to return the Palestinians back across the…
Mobile phones on board Jazeera Airways in 2009
KUWAIT: Passengers aboard Jazeera Airways flights will be able to use their mobile phones, blackberries and email starting 2009, the company announced in a press statement. Jazeera Airways will be…