Here's what the Syrians must do for a deal with Israel
Almost everything has changed since Israel and Syria were last involved in peace negotiations seven years ago. The Israeli-Syrian conflict still exists, but it has become only one of many…
A rare opening for the US in Palestine
After months of political deadlock and escalating violence, Fatah and Hamas have agreed to cease fighting and establish a national unity government, in line with the so-called Mecca Agreement recently…
Marathon Trio runs through Egypt and Sahara Desert to raise water awareness
CAIRO: Ray Zahab admits that not everyone would share his idea of a good time. He and two buddies had just run across more than 6,400 km of Saharan desert…
Unesco to send team to assess excavations near Aqsa Mosque
NEW YORK: Concerned by the impact of recent controversial construction work on access to the Al-Haram Al-Sharif, the head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) dispatched…
El-Aswany rejects clash of civilizations
ReutersCAIRO: Bestselling Egyptian novelist Alaa El-Aswany, after trying his hand at portraying a slice of US society after Sept. 11, said on Sunday that he believed in the values of…
If you're dieting or diabetic, you can still eat koshari
CAIRO: You may find it hard to believe that a dish consisting almost entirely of carbohydrates could actually fit in with your diet. If you're a kushari fan but the…
Nigerians caught in illegal Israel entry
CAIRO: A Nigerian couple was arrested after trying to cross illegally into Israel from Egypt in search of work, security sources said on Saturday. The two Nigerians, who had recruited…
Egyptian boy recovers from bird flu
CAIRO: In the first positive news in Egypt's fight against the spread of bird flu, medical authorities have reported that a boy who contracted the disease weeks ago has now…
Qatar's Doha Debates discusses 'controversy' of face veil
DOHA: A public forum in the Gulf State of Qatar has joined in the bitter European debate about Muslims who wear the niqab, or face veil, branding it "a barrier…
Ahly edge past stubborn Tersana
CAIRO: Ahly continued their march towards a third successive Egyptian League title after grabbing a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Tersana at the Military Academy on Friday.In-form Angolan striker Flavio struck…