Ending the tragedy of Darfur
The critical conditions that continue to prevail in Darfur are causing immense suffering to its people. Both sides of the conflict - the government of Sudan and its allied forces,…
Mideast peace conference under Iraq war shadow
It appears that the Bush administration s proposed Mid-East peace conference may not be held before November 2007 - a relatively long time from now considering the volatility of the…
Legitimate, illegitimate acts of violence
Why is Islam such a violent religion? Does the Quran condone acts of terrorism? Why haven t Muslims denounced the 9/11 attacks and suicide bombing? Whether in the media or…
New Islamic channel launches on NileSat
CAIRO: The newly launched Islamic channel, Al-Hekmah, started broadcasting its programs on NileSat on July 16 after being broadcasted on NourSat since its launch in February.The satellite channel wants to…
Slander case turns to confrontation between Sheikh and writers
CAIRO: What started as a slander case against famed Egyptian poet and columnist Ahmed Abdel Moeti Higazy seems to have snowballed into an all-out confrontation between Sheikh Youssef El Badry…
'Bored' Saied could quit football
Ankaragucu defender Ibrahim Saied revealed that he is having a tough time at his new club and that he could be forced into announcing an early retirement.The 27-year old stopper…
Al-Sayed won't be rushed in against Baladeya
Although he is back after four months out with an injury, Zamalek's keeper Abdul-Wahed Al-Sayed won't be included in the Whites' squad when they take on Baladeya next week.The 29-year-old…
Family feud ends in suicide, mother abandons children
CAIRO: A 30-year-old housewife threw herself off a balcony in the middle of a heated argument with family members, reported Al Gomhuria newspaper. A family feud between the housewife, Abeer…
Football ASEC win again to stay in hunt
ABIDJAN: ASEC of Ivory Coast continued an African Champions League revival on Sunday with a crucial 2-0 win over Esperance of Tunisia that keeps alive hopes of reaching the semi-finals.…
