Iraq’s parliament is discussing ways to end a dispute over an election law after a vice president vetoed the bill, throwing national polls slated for January into question.
Mubarak vowed on Saturday that Egypt will be firm in dealing with attacks on its nationals, amid hot tempers and a diplomatic spat with Algeria over a World Cup football showdown.
Iraqi sports authorities were not surprised soccer’s world governing body decided to suspend the country from international competition and already have lawyers working on an appeal, an official said.
Defending champions Brazil powered past Poland for their third straight win to remain unbeaten in the World Grand Champions Cup men’s volleyball tournament on Saturday.
