Securing Europe's Energy Future
Most Europeans agree that reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy is crucial to Europe's security and prosperity; that energy can be used as a political weapon, as when Russia shut off…
WORD ON THE STREET: People's opinion about the newspapers protest
CAIRO: Some 22 independent and opposition daily newspapers did not publish their Sunday issues in protest of the lengthy jail sentences recently handed down to several journalists.The newspapers were Al-Masry…
Unimpressive Al Ahly set up final rematch with Etoile
JOHANNESBURG: Unimaginative Al Ahly of Egypt had to rely on an own goal at the weekend to stay in contention for a record third consecutive African Champions League title. Al…
Al-Ashri's resignation turned down
CAIRO: Harras Al-Hodoud board have rejected the resignation of manager Tarek Al-Ashri and confirmed that he will be in charge until the end of the season.Al-Ashri handed in his resignation…
Sweden honors Bergman with new stamps
The Swedish Post said Saturday it would issue two new stamps in January honoring Swedish filmmaker Ingmar Bergman, who died in July at the age of 89.One of the stamps…
Hamas prime minister urges Saudi Arabia, Egypt not to attend Mideast conference
GAZA CITY: The head of the Hamas government in Gaza urged Arab nations not to attend a US-hosted Mideast conference in the fall, saying in an interview published Saturday that…
Bush addresses Arab television saying America is a 'country of peace'
CAIRO: In a rare interview with an Arabic satellite news station, US President George W. Bush denied that the United States is gearing up to attack Iran and said he…
Frustration, infighting mars the retreating Al Ghad party
CAIRO: With its leader Ayman Nour still behind bars, Al Ghad party struggles in a turbulent political climate. Its headquarters, once pulsating with hopeful energy, now sits idle. Diaa Rashwan,…