Cairo recalls Algiers ambassador after soccer loss
20 Nov 2009: Cairo recalled its envoy to Algiers and Egyptians burned the Algerian flag on Thursday after Egypt's soccer team lost to Algeria in a play-off to reach the World Cup finals, accusing its fans of post-match thuggery. The move is the latest in a tit-for-tatIslam Feruz, Celtic kid makes historic Scotland debut
23 Oct 2009: Somali-born Celtic wonderkid Islam Feruz made history last night after he came on as a second half substitute in Scotland U17s 2-1 defeat to Cyprus at East End Park. The 14-year-old broke new ground when he became the first player to be selected forTen-Man Ghana win Under 20 World Cup beating Brazil on penalties
17 Oct 2009: Ghana were crowned Under-20 World Cup champions after a dramatic penalty shoot-out victory over Brazil. Ghana, who had Daniel Addo sent off just before half time, produced a magiccal defensive display to prevent the creative Brazilians from finding theWorld Cup Trophy Tour
29 Sep 2009: AS several African nations prepare to host the coveted Fifa World Cup trophy, it remains to be seen whether the trophy will reach Somalia. Technically, the trophy is supposed to rotate around the continent but fresh reports indicate that the country'sAfrica champs Egypt beat world champs Italy 1-0
19 Jun 2009: Egypt shocked Italy 1-0 on Thursday as the world champions cracked under pressure to leave their Confederations Cup fate in limbo. Mohamed Homos was their hero with his 40th minute header enough to hand them a famous victory in front of 51,000 fans, butManchester United's Brazil link-up has 'no connection to the Carlos Tevez case'
21 May 2009: “Carlos is a fantastic little player and he knows that I want him to stay,” Ferguson said. “[But] we are not negotiating with a football club and that’s the problem.” Ferguson’s frustration stems from the fact that Tevez’s economic rightsFootball: Manchester United retain Premier League crown after goalless finale at Old Trafford
16 May 2009: A point was all Manchester United needed and a point was all Arsenal let them have – quite literally, since Arsenal's win at the Emirates in November, coupled with this comfortable stifling of the champions' attacking ambitions, only underlined the factEditorials: India's loss is S. Africa's gain
26 Mar 2009: IT is hugely regrettable that India, which has created the tremendous sporting spectacle of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is unable to host the event as planned, because of the forthcoming election, but it is entirely appropriate that the tournament hasMo Farah cruises home to 3,000m gold
07 Mar 2009: Mo Farah sealed his first major track title after storming to 3,000m gold and win Britain's opening medal at the European Indoor Championships in Turin. The 25-year-old Londoner has already broken the British record for the event twice this year as heEnglish interest in Somali born Juve whizz-kid
28 Feb 2009: The promising playmaker, who hails from Somalia, impressed scouts at a recent youth tournament and Italian newspaper Tuttosport claims Tottenham are leading the chase for his services. However, the 18-year-old's agent Ulisse Savini has denied theMore good times to come - Farah
07 Feb 2009: Mo Farah says there is more to come this year after breaking the national indoor 3000m record last weekend. Farah got his year off to a flyer in Glasgow on Saturday by shaving 0.1 seconds off John Mayock"s indoor UK best for the 3000m and posting a newOmar and Matar sink Malaysia
22 Jan 2009: Malaysia 0 // UAE 5 KUALA LUMPUR // The UAE’s Asian Cup campaign got off to a tremendous start against Malaysia. Although the hosts were struggling with injuries, Dominique Bathenay’s side put in a professional performance. They destroyed theirNo home-court advantage, no problem
10 Jan 2009: The Ottawa Islamic School senior boys basketball team is taking a unique, but fulfilling approach to playing one of the top-ranked high school sports in Ottawa. When second-year coach Abdullaah Smith went looking for players at the 20-year-old privateCountry Stuns Kili Stars
08 Jan 2009: Kigali — Tanzania's campaign got off to a bad note after the Kilimanjaro Stars were beaten by minnows Somalia 1-0 at Nakivubo Stadium thanks to a 14 minute Cisse Abshir goal. Kilimanjaro Stars were tipped to find the going easy against Somalia, a matchPressure points for Iraq and Oman
07 Jan 2009: The bigger they come, the harder they fall. Two football coaches arrived at the clifftop Crowne Plaza hotel in Muscat on Tuesday with a lot to do if their sides were not to plummet into the abyss that welcomes Gulf Cup also-rans. Iraq boss Jorvan VieiraSomalia vows to win 10-nation regional soccer tournament
25 Dec 2008: Mogadishu (Somalia) - The captain of Somalia’s national soccer squad, Abdulkadeer Sheik Osman, affectionately known as "Bakiyaa" has told APA that his side was bent on bringing home the 10-nation regional cup that will be contested in Uganda later thisslashnews
Mohamed Ali Samatar: Facing war crimes lawsuit in US
The case has divided courts. A federal judge in Alexandria ruled that even if the immunity law does not mention individuals, such protection is the "practical equivalent" of immunity offered to a state. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit in
Malcolm X: Legacy lives on 45 years after his assassination
Forty-five years ago on Feb. 21, Malcolm X — El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz — had begun his address to a mass meeting of the Organization of Afro-American Unity in New York City at the Audubon Ballroom when several men opened fire on him with shotguns and
Somali minister dies of 'graduation' bomb attack injury
Somalia's sports minister has died in a Saudi hospital weeks after he was critically wounded in a bomb attack at a medical graduation ceremony in Mogadishu. Saleban Olad Roble passed away on Friday in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, where he and other victims
Dubai to issue 11 warrants for Hamas killing
Dubai will issue arrest warrants for 11 foreign agents suspected of involvement in the the assassination of a top Hamas military commander in his hotel room in Dubai on Jan. 20, the police chief said on Monday. "We do not rule out Mossad, but when we
