Talking sense about global warming
LONDON: In February, 14 distinguished climate scientists, economists, and policy experts came together to discuss how to tackle global warming. This week, the London School of Economics and Oxford University…
Role of female leaders in fight against malnutrition
Governments and social leaders at all levels need to commit more attention and energy to the elimination of child malnutrition, one of the main barriers to faster progress in achieving…
Two more years of emergency
CAIRO: Blatant discrepancies between appearance and reality are the stuff of tragedy. And what happened at the Egyptian People’s Assembly last week is nothing short of tragic. Last Tuesday, the…
Khan looks to boost US support by US boxing debut
NEW YORK: Former British Olympian Amir Khan will make his American debut when he takes on ex-junior welterweight champ Paulie Malignaggi Saturday at Madison Square Garden. Khan, 22-1 with 16…
SAFA says, Suspensions won't distract from WCup effort
JOHANNESBURG: South Africa's Football Association says the suspension of two senior executives will not hurt the national team's World Cup preparations. Chief executive Leslie Sedibe, who took action against team…
Chile police seek associates of embassy detainee Federico Quilodran Associated Press
SANTIAGO: Police found more traces of an explosives material at the home of a detained Pakistani who is under investigation after the same substance was detected on his documents and…
Beckham confirms coaching role
ZURICH: David Beckham has confirmed he is keen to accept England manager Fabio Capello's invitation to join his coaching staff at the World Cup. Beckham has been ruled out of…
NGO says 'contempt of religion' charges a rights violation
CAIRO: The continuing detention of nine men who are being held for their religious beliefs demonstrates that the government is not sincere in its pledges to restrict emergency law powers,…
UK opens public investigation into Ashraf Marwan's death
CAIRO: British authorities have opened a public investigation into the controversial death of Egyptian businessman Ashraf Marwan, Independent Mehwar satellite TV channel reported Thursday. On June 27, 2007, Marwan, the…
8 suspects questioned in Lebanon mob killing
BEIRUT: Lebanese judicial officials say prosecutors are questioning eight men suspected of taking part in last month's lynching of a murder suspect. Egyptian national Mohammed Muslim was stabbed to death…