Talk "Lebanon" first
For many Lebanese, Syrian involvement in regional peace negotiations is only desirable if its practical outcome is increased respect for Lebanese sovereignty and independence.However, the Lebanese are not that optimistic.…
A tale of two dictatorships
Myanmar and Pakistan are both Asian countries whose military rulers are in trouble. But they are heading in opposite directions, because, whereas Pakistan understands why Asia is rising, Myanmar does…
Egyptian archaeological team to survey the Nile in search of sunken antiquities
ALEXANDRIA: For the first time, the Nile River will be the subject of an archeological excavation. An Egyptian archeological team affiliated with the Supreme Council of Antiquities will track down…
More video of Princess Diana's last hours planned for inquest jury
LONDON: More video images of the last hours of Princess Diana and her boyfriend Dodi Fayed, including scenes of paparazzi swarming outside their hotel, were set to be shown Thursday…
Shia activist sentenced to 15 days in jail
CAIRO: A State Security prosecutor sentenced Mohamed El-Derini, prominent Egyptian Shia activist and writer, to 15 days in jail for publishing false information about being tortured in prison.His son Ahmed…
Mansour furious at 'reckless' El-Abdi
CAIRO: Zamalek assistant coach Ayman Mansour said the club intends to punish defender Wissem El-Abdi for being needlessly dismissed in the disappointing 1-1 draw with Suez Cement.The Tunisian defender was…
Gaish edge past Al-Ansar in ACL
CAIRO: Al-Gaish got through to the second round of the Arab Champions League (ACL) after beating their Lebanese guests Al-Ansar 2-1 in Cairo on Monday.Anwar Messaoud opened the scoring for…
Ismaili sack Basri, Abdel Razek
CAIRO: Ismaili sacked manager Taha Basri early on Tuesday after the 4-4 home draw with Ittihad Alexandria. The board of directors decided to sack both Basri and football director Sayed…
Emam back for Zamalek against Cement
CAIRO: Zamalek skipper Hazem Emam has been recalled by manager Ruud Krol to the squad that will face Suez Cement in the Egyptian League on Tuesday.Emam has been out of…
10-man Zamalek stuck in Suez Cement
CAIRO: Ten-man Zamalek extended their winless streak to three matches following a 1-1 home draw with bottom side Suez Cement in a behind-closed-doors Egyptian League game on Tuesday.Mohamed Al-Saghir fired…