Arab countries flop on human rights, says report
CAIRO: Human rights deteriorated across the Arab world in 2009 with torture…
127 killed in spate of Baghdad explosions
BAGHDAD: Five massive vehicle-borne bombs rocked Baghdad on Tuesday, killing 127 people,…
Fassbinder muse Schygulla to claim Berlin film fest prize
German screen legend Hanna Schygulla will pick up an honorary Golden Bear…
British artist Richard Wright wins Turner Prize
British artist Richard Wright was named this week the winner of this…
Egypt envoy to return to Algiers after compensation, says report
CAIRO: Egypt will return its ambassador to Algeria who was recalled last…
Squash Top seed Gaultier stunned in PSA Masters
MUMBAI: World number two Gregory Gaultier of France crashed out in the…
Antiquities chief prepares to host international meeting to return relics
CAIRO: Egypt wants to host a conference for countries demanding the return…
UNESCO chief on reconciliatory Cairo visit
CAIRO: UNESCO chief Irina Bokova reached out to the Arab world during…
Egypt says Israel stalling on prisoner swap
CAIRO: Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit accused Israel on Sunday of stalling…
Squash champ Shabana makes fluent start in PSA Masters
MUMBAI: Reigning World Open champion Amr Shabana of Egypt opened his campaign…