J Street and the Jewish tradition
JERUSALEM: During the first night of the J Street conference, when delegates were just getting settled, a half dozen speakers - activists, rabbis and students - unexpectedly poured their hearts…
Discrimination under fire on World AIDS Day
PRETORIA: Calls for an end to discrimination against sufferers rang out on World AIDS Day on Tuesday as South Africa, the country worst affected by the pandemic, rolled out a…
Commentary: The Psychological Edge
Over the last 15 years, the field of sports psychology has significantly evolved and now plays a major role in the preparation of various professional soccer teams worldwide. One can…
Health Ministry outlines precautionary measures for returning pilgrims
CAIRO: Egyptian pilgrims are required to undergo medical check ups and to take a mandatory eight-day vacation after they arrive from Saudi Arabia, as per the Ministry of Health's regulations.…
Brotherhood members released last month, says group lawyer
CAIRO: The Muslim Brotherhood denied press reports claiming five high profile group members were still detained for money laundering and involvement in what was termed the "Global Muslim Brotherhood Movement.…
Security forces arrest son of Sadat assassination case judge
CAIRO: Security forces arrested on Friday night Mohamed Abdel Ghaffar, son of Abdel Ghaffar Mohamed, the judge who presided over late President Anwar Sadat's assassination case.Security forces raided Mohamed's house…
Ahly claim fifth successive win to keep six-point lead
CAIRO: Ahly extended their winning streak to five games after beating Arab Contractors 1-0 on Sunday, to stay six points clear on top of the Egyptian Premier League table. Mohmaed…
Zamalek sack Michel
CAIRO: Zamalek gave head coach Henri Michel the sack, right after the White Knights 2-0 loss at Police Union in the Egyptian Premier League on Sunday. Michel is no longer…