Water shortages in West Bank and Gaza
JERUSALEM: Controversy between Israelis and Palestinians over the way water is shared was exacerbated by the recent publication of an Amnesty International report on the water shortage facing Palestinians. The…
Social stigma, finances: Obstacles in the elimination of violence against women
CAIRO: In December 1999, the United Nations General Assembly set Nov. 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women with resolution 54/134, but 10 years…
Egypt reports 11th H1N1 death, says to produce vaccine locally
CAIRO: A 24-year-old pregnant woman died from swine flu on Tuesday, bringing Egypt's H1N1 death toll to 11, health ministry spokesperson Abdel Rahman Shahin said.She was admitted to Al Sadr…
Lemmouchia won't join Zamalek 'no matter what'
CAIRO: Algeria midfielder Khaled Lemmouchia said on Sunday he would not join Zamalek regardless of the value of their offer.The ES Setif man was on the verge of agreeing a…
Braving flu threat, Muslim faithful descend on Mecca
JEDDAH: Braving the swine flu pandemic and security concerns, more than 2.5 million Muslim faithful are descending on the holy cities of Mecca and Medina this week for the hajj.Under…
