How women go bankrupt
As the world struggles to emerge from the economic near-collapse of last fall, there is one sub-group that has slid below the waterline in record numbers: formerly middle-class women. A…
How to keep a New Year's resolution
MELBOURNE: Did you make any New Year's resolutions? Perhaps you resolved to get fit, to lose weight, to save more money, or to drink less alcohol. Or your resolution may…
Rights group condemns verdict upholding ban on niqab during examinations
CAIRO: A rights group has condemned a court decision which upholds the ban on female university students wearing the niqab, or full face covering, during examinations.The State Council's administrative judiciary…
Fatwas explode on Egypt's Gaza barrier
CAIRO: Reacting to Al-Azhar's support of an underground barrier along Egypt's border with Gaza, Scholar Sheikh Youssef Al-Qaradawi deemed its construction a violation of Sharia because it is meant to…
10 new swine flu deaths bring Egypt's tally to 159
CAIRO: The Egyptian Ministry of Health announced late Monday the death of 10 cases of swine flu in Egypt, raising the total death toll to 159. The most recent deaths,…
April 6 movement to sue ruling party MP
CAIRO: The April 6 Youth Movement is taking legal action against MP Abdel-Ahad Gamal El-Din for accusing them of betraying Egypt and working on behalf of foreign entities. Tension struck…
Zamalek to face Bremen in friendly
CAIRO: Zamalek will face Bundesliga giants Werder Bremen in a friendly game in the UAE on Jan. 8, general coordinator Ibrahim Hassan announced. We will use the winter break to…
Petrojet's Shaaban lured by Zamalek approach
CAIRO: Zamalek-target Mohamed Shaaban says a move to the Cairo club in the January transfer window appeals to him.The Petrojet midfielder, who was called up to Egypt s provisional squad…
Football: Angola look to exploit home advantage
LUANDA: Angola approach the African Cup of Nations as one of the lowest ranked contenders and after a failed campaign to qualify for the 2010 World Cup.Yet under skilled new…
Ivory Coast favored as Nations Cup launches African feast
LUANDA: The 2010 African football feast begins Sunday in Angola with the Nations Cup serving as a tempting starter ahead of the multi-flavored World Cup main course.Only hosts South Africa…