A Grand Bargain with Iran
The specter of a nuclear Iran haunts Arabs and Israelis alike, but it is the United States and Israel that are the driving force behind efforts to curtail Iran's nuclear…
Issuing incorrect fatwas is uncommon, says Grand Mufti Ali Gomaa
CAIRO: The fatwa - and who is authorized to issue it - has been the focus of many debates over the past few years, especially with the increased number of…
Court postpones verdict in Baha'i case to Oct. 30
CAIRO: The Court of Administrative Justice in Cairo postponed until Oct. 30 its verdict on the two lawsuits filed by Baha i Egyptians asking for their right to acquire identity…
Hidelina owner, sister to remain in jail next court session: Court
CAIRO: Hany Surur, owner of the company implicated in the infected blood bags schandal, his sister and five other suspects are to stay in prison until the next court session…
Libya miss out on Nations Cup spot
CAIRO: Libya missed out on a place in next year s African Cup of Nations following a 1-1 draw with DR Congo on Saturday.Galatasaray striker Shabani Nonda gave the hosts…
Al Ahly agree to play Contactors before Ramadan
CAIRO: Al Ahly agreed to play Arab Contractors on Wednesday, instead of Thursday, which will likely be the first day of Ramadan.According to Al Ahly s official website, the club…
SPORTS TALK: Death list lengthens
After the news rocked the country when it happened, it hardly got a mention anywhere that this week marked the first anniversary of the death of Egyptian international footballer Mohamed…
Egypt team moves training after chaos
CAIRO: The Egyptian team were forced to change their training ground on Tuesday after supporters invaded the pitch in absence of appropriate level of security.Chaos ruled in Maadi Sporting Club…
Libya imposes new restrictions on the entry of Egyptians following clashes
CAIRO: Libya has imposed restrictions on Egyptians trying to enter the country, limiting access solely to those from the border towns and with tribal links, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said…
Brotherhood trial adjourns to Sunday amid allegations of police theft
CAIRO: The military trial of Muslim Brotherhood Deputy Chairman Khayrat El Shater and 39 others has been adjourned to Sunday, Sept. 9, after its tenth meeting on Tuesday devolved into…