Sports Talk: Why we're angry
So, Moammar Qaddafi is stepping into the Egyptian-Algerian feud. We don t know what he plans to do but we do know that bringing Egypt and Algeria back together again…
FIFA to examine Egypt-Algeria incidents
CAIRO: The incidents which occurred before and after Egypt-Algeria World Cup qualifiers will be examined by FIFA s disciplinary committee, the world governing body said on Wednesday.Algeria s bus was…
Azmi terminates Diyarbakirspor deal
CAIRO: Amir Azmi has terminated his contract with Turkish side Diyarbakirspor, the Egyptian defender said on Wednesday.The former PAOK man has recently filed a complaint with the Turkish Football Association…
Hodoud to discipline suspended players
CAIRO: Harras Hodoud s too many problems with suspensions prompted coach Tarek Al-Ashri to impose heavier sanctions against the players who pick up unnecessary cards.The stuttering military club had to…
Sundance festival shines light on Bhutto, Afghanistan
Films about the war in Afghanistan and slain former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto were named in the line-up for next year s Sundance Film Festival on Tuesday.The world s…
Developing countries agree on tariff-cut deal
GENEVA: Twenty-two developing and poor countries including emerging giants India and Brazil, on Wednesday agreed on a deal on cutting tariffs on the sidelines of a World Trade Organization meeting.…
Resentencing date set for imprisoned ex-NY lawyer
NEW YORK: The resentencing of a former civil rights lawyer convicted in a terrorism case has been scheduled for April 22.The sentencing date for Lynne Stewart was set Wednesday by…
Coalition of opposition parties outlines 7 demands prior to 2010 elections
CAIRO: The coalition of opposition parties put forth seven demands to guarantee free and fair parliamentary elections in 2010. The coalition includes Al Tagammu, Al Wafd, the Nasserist and the…