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The bogey of inflation

LONDON: How real is the danger of inflation for the world economy?…

Robert Skidelsky

Egypt cruise to record with victory over Benin

BENGUELA: Six-time champions Egypt defeated Benin 2-0 on Wednesday to extend their…

AFP
AFP

A cool head for the hottest issues

LONDON: Reading Barack Obama's "Dreams from My Father, the US president's beautifully…

Chris Patten

Mozambique coach Nooij to go: state radio

MAPUTO: The head of Mozambique s national football association said coach Mart…

AFP
AFP

US ban on Tariq Ramadan other Muslim scholar critical of US policy lifted

NEW YORK: Two prominent Muslim scholars once accused of having ties to…

AP
AP

Odemwingie strikes twice as Nigeria reach last eight

LUBANGO: Russia-based Osaze Odemwingie scored just before and after half-time as Nigeria…

AFP
AFP

'We gave ample warning of floods,' says meteorological body

CAIRO: The Egyptian Meteorological Authority said it sent sufficient warning to the…

Abdel-Rahman Hussein

Violence against women claims 301 lives in 2009, says report

CAIRO: One-hundred and twenty-nine women died due to crimes of violence in…

Essam Fadl

Political parties, rights activists reiterate rejection of health insurance law

CAIRO: Political parties and rights activists have angrily rejected suggestions that there…

Sarah Carr