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Chinese ‘gold’ brings Egyptians a little taste of luxury

A Cartier ring for just $8? In Egypt, "Chinese gold" — an…

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Frenchman Neveu appointed Smouha coach

PARIS: Frenchman Patrice Neveu, who left his job as DR Congo coach…

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14-year sentence for Bin Laden cook at Guantanamo Bay

US NAVAL BASE AT GUANTANAMO: Osama Bin Laden's former cook was sentenced…

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Turkey sets up its own inquiry into Israeli raid

ANKARA: Turkey has set up a commission to carry out its own…

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Court frees Israeli suspected of killing four Palestinians

JERUSALEM: An Israeli court on Thursday ordered the release to house arrest…

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US sticks to Iraq timetable, says only ‘dozens’ might stay

WASHINGTON: Despite warnings from Iraq's top officer, the United States stuck Wednesday…

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South Sudan vote risks being derailed by organizers

KHARTOUM: A referendum due early next year on south Sudan's independence will…

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Exiled Indian artist’s son keeps name alive with solo show

Owais Husain has the most recognizable surname in Indian art — his…

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US urges Iran to halt ‘imminent’ executions

WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Tuesday the United States…

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Iraq needs US military support until 2020 says army chief

BAGHDAD: The Iraqi army will require American support for another decade before…

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