Pervez Musharraf's minions of terror
After his ill-advised dismissal of the chief justice of Pakistan's Supreme Court ignited a firestorm of violent protests, President General Pervez Musharraf may be banking on Islamic fanatics to create…
Sudan-Chad deal another Saudi diplomatic win
In a move that affirms its belief that regional problems need regional solutions, Saudi Arabia scored yet another diplomatic victory by brokering a deal between Sudan and Chad to quell…
How business and politics can partner for peace
I write this from Sweimeh, on the Dead Sea in Jordan, at the annual World Economic Forum (WEF) Middle Eastern gathering of business, government, civil society and media leaders. Visible…
Scholars discover the secret code of the Quran
CAIRO: Some of Egypt s top Islamic and computer scholars have discovered a mathematical code by which the Quran was written.The discovery was announced at a press conference on Thursday…
Man falls for girl, literally
CAIRO: Mona and Walid's relationship had its problems. But unlike many other couples' complicated relationships, this one led Walid to jump off the fourth floor balcony to get out of…
Al-Jazeera producer Howayda Taha appeals sentence
CAIRO: The defense team of Al-Jazeera producer Howayda Taha, who was recently sentenced to six months in prison and fined LE 20,000 for "tarnishing Egypt's image has appealed the verdict.…
Egypt and UN to enhance eradication of landmines in new joint project
SIXTH OF OCTOBER CITY: In an effort to enhance and structuralize the eradication of Egypt's 15-20 million landmines spread out over the Western Desert; a phenomenon that has caused more…
Al Ahly to host Handball Club World Championship
CAIRO: The International Handball Federation has officially awarded Al Ahly club the privilege of hosting the prestigious third edition of the Super Globe Competition where five continental champions will compete…
Football star Thierry Henry promotes Egyptian talents
CAIRO: French Arsenal football champion Thierry Henry was in town for two days to attend Ahly star Walid Salah El Din's farewell match and to support Pepsi's School League program.The…