America's Day of Reckoning
The pessimists who have long forecasted that America's economy was in for trouble finally seem to be coming into their own. Of course, there is no glee in seeing stock…
Bush's flawed Middle East peace plan
That a summit in Damascus of the Middle East's "axis of evil - Iran, Hezbollah, Syria, and Hamas - was convened immediately following President George W. Bush's call for a…
Mahala Textiles return disputed mummies
CAIRO: The Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) has received eight bird mummies, previously at display at the corporate office Al-Mahala Textile factory.In a press release sent to Daily News Egypt,…
Al-Qaeda's blond fighters: the unusual suspects?
CAIRO: Al-Qaeda is recruiting more fighters of European and American origin into their ranks, some of whom are blue-eyed blonds that don't fit the group's typical racial profile, reports indicate.The…
Hamas sponsors mass wedding in Palestinian refugee camp in Syria
DAMASCUS: Some 60 Palestinian couples were married in a mass wedding ceremony at their refugee camp in Syria in the first event of its kind to be sponsored by the…
The Quran in cyberspace with Swedish help
STOCKHOLM, Sweden: Few people would associate Stockholm, the capital of the secular northern European kingdom Sweden, known for Ikea, ABBAand herrings, with the Muslim faith until today.As the base for…
Professor stabbed by colleague's son
CAIRO: A university professor was seriously injured in Hadayek Helwan by the son of his colleague after the professor, a teacher at the college of Social Services in Helwan, refused…
French coach Michel quits Zamalek
Frenchman Henri Michel made a surprise announcement on Sunday morning stating that he is quitting his job as Zamalek's coach, the Egyptian club said.Michel, who signed a two year contract…
Etoile Sahel closer to elusive African title
JOHANNESBURG: Etoile Sahel of Tunisia became the first club to qualify for the African Champions League semi-finals as they seek the only continental trophy to elude them. Even stone-throwing supporters…
