Finance ministry releases citizen’s budget
CAIRO: With Egypt’s presidential elections coming up in September, the National Democratic Party has said that the role of the government is to “stand by the poor and impoverished,” as…
Iran nuclear invitation draws Western skepticism
TEHRAN/VIENNA: Iran invited Russia, China, the European Union and others on Tuesday to visit key nuclear plants, but left out Britain, France, Germany and the United States — the countries…
Pakistan floods, fighting destroy wildlife
KUND: Disaster struck out of nowhere. The flash floods were so sudden that wardens at one of Pakistan's most famed parks could do nothing to save their animals. Leopards, deer…
Egypt observes partial solar eclipse
CAIRO: Egypt witnessed a partial solar eclipse on Tuesday that lasted for almost two hours. It was observed throughout the Middle East and a portion of Europe. Many tourists observed…
Thousands of protesters clash with security forces in Shubra
By Heba Afify CAIRO: Thousands of protesters clashed with police on Monday night as they tried to reach a sit-in that took place in front of the Virgin Church in…
Alexandria bomber planned blast inside church: police
By Samer al-Atrush /AFP CAIRO: A suspected suicide bomber who killed 23 people outside a church probably intended to set off the explosives inside so as to kill as many people…
Pope Shenouda says gov’t must address discrimination
By Farah Yousry CAIRO: Calling for calm in the wake of a deadly attack on an Alexandria church, Pope Shenouda III said the government must do its part by addressing the…
Nile Basin tournament kicks off under ‘No to Terrorism’ slogan
CAIRO: The Egyptian national team will inaugurate the first Nile Basin Countries football tournament Wednesday with a match against Tanzania at the Arab Contractors Stadium. The tournament, comprising seven teams…
Egypt reports 24 swine flu deaths, one from bird flu
CAIRO: Egypt reported 838 new cases of swine flu and 24 deaths from the virus during the period of Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, according to a Ministry of Health…
Ahly to play three friendlies in winter break
CAIRO: Ahly are planning to play three friendly matches during the stoppage of the Egyptian Premier League. The games are scheduled for January 10th, 14th and 17th while Ahly's opponents…
