Reflections on a common heritage
AMMAN: In many societies, religious festivals and set periods of spiritual reflection have been commandeered by commercial interests and misrepresented by ideologues. Their message of spiritual reflection and communion with…
On the road to Annapolis
WASHINGTON: It s still looking like the international Middle East conference will take place in November at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. It s a good venue, providing Camp…
Student report condemns violations at union elections
CAIRO: Following in the foot steps of politically active organizations, public university students decided to form a group to monitor last week's student union elections and have issued a report…
Harassed journalists file complaints against Ain Shams University
CAIRO: Two journalists have filed a series of complaints against both campus security at Ain Shams University and its president, Ahmed Zaki Badr, and say that guards obstructed them from…
Norwegians in good spirits after World Powerboating win
ALEXANDRIA: The World Class One Powerboating Grand Prix saw defending champions Spirit of Norway remain on course for their sixth straight championship with a victory on the North Coast resort…
Zamalek fine 'absent' Gaafar
CAIRO: Zamalek striker Mostafa Gaafar has been handed an LE 3,000 fine for missing Sunday s training session without permission, assistant coach Ayman Mansour said.Gaafar s relationship with the Cairo…
Ittihad fine players, promise bonuses
CAIRO: Ittihad handed their players LE 5,000 fine each due to poor results in the league but promised them big bonuses should they beat Aluminum and Enppi, the club said.The…