42 security members injured, minister attacked in Cathedral protest
By Essam Fadl CAIRO: Four policemen and 38 security force officers were injured on Sunday amid clashes with Coptic protesters during a demonstration inside the Coptic Orthodox St. Mark Cathedral in…
German, French Coptic churches threatened
By AFP PARIS: French police are investigating threats made against Coptic churches in France in the wake of a deadly attack on one in Egypt, a security source said Monday.…
Probe of Egypt church bomb focuses on local group
By Hamza Hendawi and Maggie Michael / AP ALEXANDRIA: Egyptian police are focusing their investigation into the New Year's suicide bombing of a church on a group of Islamic hard-liners inspired…
Shikabala backtracks on Egypt decision, set to join camp
CAIRO: Zamalek star Shikabala has backed down on his decision not to play for Egypt and is set to join the team’s camp ahead of this week’s Nile Basin friendly…
Ghaly ready to play as goalkeeper for Egypt
CAIRO: Ahly captain Hossam Ghaly says he is ready to fill in whatever position manager Hassan Shehata asks him to play in, even if he was used as a goalkeeper.…
Police cracks down on Cairo protest against church attack, oppression
By Heba Fahmy CAIRO: Police cracked down on protesters in Talaat Harb and Ramses Squares on Sunday as they organized to denounce the recent New Year’s Eve attack on Church (The…
Egypt opens three electricity stations in South Sudan
Minister of Electricity and Energy Hassan Younes announced on Monday in Cairo the opening of three power stations in the cities of Wau, Yambio and Bor in South Sudan, according…
Ezz Steel increases prices by 9 pct
Cairo-based investment bank Beltone Financial said that Ezz Steel increasing prices by 9 percent came as no surprise. In its daily note, the firm reported that Ezz Steel raised steel…
Egyptian stock market, banks closed on Jan. 9
Egypt's stock exchange and banks will be closed on Sunday, Jan. 9, to mark the Coptic Christmas holiday that falls on the weekend, the Egyptian Exchange and the central bank…
Oil climbs above $92, anticipates economic growth
LONDON: Oil extended a rally above $92 a barrel on Monday, spurred by expectations economic recovery will fuel energy demand and as market bulls set their sights on $100 a…