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Yusuf Islam, once Cat Stevens, releases song for Gaza

Singer-songwriter Yusuf Islam, formerly known as Cat Stevens, released on Sunday a…

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2010 World Cup will leave legacy of pride in Africa, says Blatter

JOHANNESBURG: The 2010 World Cup to be hosted by South Africa will…

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Renewable energy agency set up in Germany

BONN: Officials from around the world signed a document establishing the International…

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Egypt wants long-term Gaza truce to start Feb. 5

CAIRO: Egypt has proposed that a yet to be agreed truce between…

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Italy to hold G8 farm summit with developing nations

ROME: Italy announced Friday plans to hold a G8 agriculture summit with…

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Shalit should not be part of Gaza truce deal, says Hamas

CAIRO: Captured Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit should not be part of a…

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Israeli troops shoot dead Bedouin on Egypt border

RAFAH: Israeli troops have shot dead an Egyptian Bedouin man who entered…

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Egypt can end Hamas arms-smuggling: Israel

JERUSALEM: Egypt can end arms smuggling from its territory into the Gaza…

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Wigan snap up Mido as Heskey heads for Villa

LONDON: Wigan on Friday agreed to sell Emile Heskey to Aston Villa…

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British mother loses adultery appeal in Dubai

LONDON: A British mother-of-two on Thursday lost an appeal against her conviction…

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