Iran's future: A military coup and aggressive foreign policy?
A year from now, Iran will continue to be highly newsworthy and will remain for many an enigmatic riddle . The billion dollar question, however, is clear: it concerns the…
Israeli and Palestinian mothers
TIVON, Israel: What does an Israeli neonatal intensive care unit and the biblical prophetess Miriam, sister of Moses - a figure equally respected by both Jews and Muslims - have…
Chinese exports are ours too
To protectionists and Sinophobes, the news of China surpassing Germany in 2009 to become the world's largest exporter heralds a new, unwelcome world order. But, more than a reflection of…
Egypt lifts Ban for Hajj and Umrah
CAIRO: Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif has overturned a ban on allowing certain groups from observing Umrah and Hajj pilgrimage, a measure taken in early 2009 to combat the spread of…
WHO to doctors: Don't perform female circumcision
GENEVA: The World Health Organization says doctors, nurses and midwives in African countries should stop performing female genital mutilation.WHO specialist Elise Johansen says health workers are still assisting in cutting…
Fatwa forbids Facebook for encouraging marital infidelity
CAIRO: In an interview with London-based Asharq Alawsat newspaper, an Egyptian cleric has issued a fatwa forbidding the use of the popular social networking site Facebook. Muslims using such sites…
Zamalek break silence on Gedo saga
CAIRO: Zamalek have publicly said that Ittihad forward Mohamed Nagi Gedo has signed for them, vowing to come through legal channels to preserve their rights .FilGoal.com learned on Wednesday that…
Zidan raring to go with Dortmund
CAIRO: Egypt forward Mohamed Zidan is delighted to be back with his club Borussia Dortmund, following the African Cup of Nations triumph in Angola. I'm home again. Dortmund is my…
Zambia boss disappointed at Kalaba's move to Zamalek
CAIRO: Zambia coach Herve Renard questions the decision of midfielder Rainford Kalaba to join Zamalek in the winter break.Zamalek snapped up the 23-year-old Zambia international on loan from Sporting Braga,…