Al-Qaeda's blond fighters: the unusual suspects?
CAIRO: Al-Qaeda is recruiting more fighters of European and American origin into their ranks, some of whom are blue-eyed blonds that don't fit the group's typical racial profile, reports indicate.The…
Hamas sponsors mass wedding in Palestinian refugee camp in Syria
DAMASCUS: Some 60 Palestinian couples were married in a mass wedding ceremony at their refugee camp in Syria in the first event of its kind to be sponsored by the…
The Quran in cyberspace with Swedish help
STOCKHOLM, Sweden: Few people would associate Stockholm, the capital of the secular northern European kingdom Sweden, known for Ikea, ABBAand herrings, with the Muslim faith until today.As the base for…
Professor stabbed by colleague's son
CAIRO: A university professor was seriously injured in Hadayek Helwan by the son of his colleague after the professor, a teacher at the college of Social Services in Helwan, refused…
French coach Michel quits Zamalek
Frenchman Henri Michel made a surprise announcement on Sunday morning stating that he is quitting his job as Zamalek's coach, the Egyptian club said.Michel, who signed a two year contract…
Etoile Sahel closer to elusive African title
JOHANNESBURG: Etoile Sahel of Tunisia became the first club to qualify for the African Champions League semi-finals as they seek the only continental trophy to elude them. Even stone-throwing supporters…
Ministry of Health promotes establishment of a new psychological clinic in every city
CAIRO: The People s Assembly (PA) started debating the draft of a new law suggested by the Ministry of Health, regarding providing a clinic for psychological health in every city,…
Energy and rhythm mark Indian dance show
This is my first visit to Egypt, I have been longing to come here for 15 years, I have been dreaming about this moment and now my dream has come…
2,400 Palestinians back in Gaza from Egypt
CAIRO: Around 2,400 Palestinians out of 6,000 stranded in Egypt for weeks have made it back to Gaza since Israel started allowing them passage last week, a Palestinian security source…