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…
Mido parts ways with Ajax
CAIRO: Egyptian hitman Mido terminated his contract with Ajax Amsterdam by mutual consent on Tuesday. "It's over now. I agreed with Ajax's officials to annul my deal," the towering man…
Artists prevented from supporting Alexandria’s church victims at Talaat Harb Square
By Heba Fahmy CAIRO: Artists and intellectuals were prevented from holding a peaceful sit-in in Talaat Harb Square on Monday in solidarity with the victims of the church bombing in Alexandria…
Rehab program for street children launches psychiatric clinics
CAIRO: A social program designed to rehabilitate street children recently launched specialized psychiatric clinics, identifying psychological problems as one of the main challenges in the rehabilitation process. Atfal Ad El-Hayah,…
Gaza aid convoy boat arrives in Arish
CAIRO: Asia 1, the ship carrying medical and humanitarian aid as part of the convoy Asia to Gaza, arrived at Al-Arish Port on Tuesday. Supplies were unloaded and set to…
Facebook groups call for Muslims to attend Christmas mass
By Heba Afify CAIRO: Facebook groups calling for Egyptians of all faiths to attend Christmas mass on Jan. 6 are receiving massive support by the public as well as by religious…