External interference a major obstacle to Palestinian reconciliation
AMMAN: When the PLO leadership was in exile, Yasser Arafat would often stress the "independent Palestinian decision . His statements about independence had nothing to do with Israel; those who…
Editorial: Egyptian Vaudeville, NDP-style
CAIRO: The 2009 installment of Egypt's National Democratic Party's (NDP) sixth conference couldn't have come at a more opportune time - for the NDP, that is. Only days before the…
Nearly a third of Egypt's children malnourished, says report
CAIRO: Despite a number of positive economic indicators, Egypt has a hunger problem: Nearly a third of all children are malnourished, according to a new report compiled by the Ministry…
Ashour and Shabana set up all-Egyptian final at Squash World Open
KUWAIT CITY: Ramy Ashour will play against compatriot and three-time world champion Amr Shabana in the final of squash World Open on Saturday, after beating world-number one Gregory Gaultier on…
Gaultier faces Ashour in squash World Open semi-final
KUWAIT CITY: Gregory Gaultier, playing his first tournament as world number one, survived a severe test of character, temperament and brains before reaching the semi-finals of the World Open in…
H1N1 on the rise as ministry reports 59 cases
CAIRO: The number of swine flu cases in Egypt has risen dramatically with the Ministry of Health reporting 59 new cases Thursday, bringing the total to 1,422.Out of the 59…
Arrested members of April 6 movement released
CAIRO: The Prosecutor General ordered on Thursday afternoon the release of three members of the April 6 Youth Movement after their arrest earlier in the day. According to the head…
Arab and Egyptian Satellite drop Iranian station
CAIRO: The Middle East s two main satellite operators have dropped an Arabic-speaking Iranian television station, a decision described by the broadcaster on Wednesday as an attempt to stifle Iran…
