No Egypt problem for Zidan
CAIRO: Egypt assistant coach Shawki Gharib refuted reports indicating that Mohamed Zidan considers skipping next month s African Cup of Nations in Angola.The Borussia Dortmund striker was quoted by Egyptian…
Shehata choices prove Zamalek progress, says Hassan
CAIRO: The call-up of seven Zamalek players to Egypt s squad for the African Cup of Nations demonstrated that the Cairo club are making significant progress, coach Hossam Hassan said…
Bethlehem rocks Christmas in the shadow of a wall
Live rock music mingled with traditional carols in Manger Square on Christmas Eve Thursday, bringing some rare festive spirit to Bethlehem, Jesus traditional birthplace.The celebrations, together with resurgence in tourism,…
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PHDC to finalize Maccor s acquisition in January 2010Palm Hills Development (PHDC) is expected to officially finalize the acquisition of Maccor by January 2010 according to Ihab Swellem, PHDC s…
Kuwait MPs give initial approval to debt relief plan
KUWAIT CITY: Parliament in the oil-rich Gulf state of Kuwait gave its initial approval on Thursday to a bill that requires the government to buy some $21.6 billion of loans…
Egypt refusing permission for Gaza convoy to dock in Nuweiba
CAIRO: Egypt has continued to refuse permission for the Gaza aid convoy headed by British MP George Galloway to dock in the port of Nuweiba, insisting that it must head…
50 things that changed people's lives in a decade
Was it only a decade ago that a blackberry was a mere warm season fruit? That green was, well, a color, and reality TV was that one show sandwiched between…
From Brooklyn kitchen table to first lady's outfits
The old wooden kitchen table in Sophie Theallet s Brooklyn apartment sees some rich pickings - not least designs for dressing the likes of Michelle Obama.The down-to-earth setting in New…
Social networking changing the way we travel
Isahrai Azaria is heading to Austin, Texas, in February, and thanks to Facebook, she already has 40 acquaintances, an invitation to go water tubing, and a line on the best…