Cairo derby postponed indefinitely
CAIRO: The Cairo derby between Ahly and Zamalek has been postponed indefinitely upon the request of the interior ministry, the Egyptian FA's competition committee announced on Wednesday. The interior ministry…
Hollywood invites Bollywood to LA
Hollywood and Bollywood have come together to create a Los Angeles-India Film Council to attract more Indian moviemakers to LA — part of an ongoing effort to spice up relations…
Riots erupt in aftermath of Jordan elections
AMMAN: Rioting broke out overnight in towns across Jordan over the results of this week's parliamentary elections, a police spokesman said Thursday. Maj. Mohammed al-Khatib said about 400 people in…
Tropical disease kills 300 in Southern Sudan
JUBA: An outbreak of a parasitic tropical disease has killed more than 300 people in Southern Sudan — and the worst of the health crisis is yet to come, officials…
Students, opposition protest continued police presence on campus
CAIRO: Dozens of activists from different political groups protested Thursday afternoon outside the main gate of Cairo University in Giza against the continued presence of police on campus. The protesters…
Conference aims at connecting African think tanks
CAIRO: The role played by think tanks in supporting decision makers in the development and reform fields, as well as in exchanging knowledge and promoting further cooperation between African…
16 Brotherhood members arrested, as group faces escalation in crackdowns
By Heba Fahmy CAIRO: Sixteen members of the Muslim Brotherhood were arrested from their homes in Cairo early Thursday morning, according to the group’s lawyer Abdel Moneim Abdel Maqsoud. The defendants…
What chances does the Muslim Brotherhood stand in the upcoming elections?
By Omnia Al Desoukie CAIRO: Unlike some opposition groups in Egypt who are urging a boycott of the upcoming parliamentary elections, the Muslim Brotherhood believe that participating will send a stronger…
Misr Beni Suef nine-month net profit falls 25 pct
Misr Beni Suef Cement posted a 25 percent fall in nine-month net profit to LE 221.1 million ($38.43 million), the stock exchange said on Thursday. The bourse's statement did not…
Oriental Weavers nine-month net profit drops
Oriental Weavers posted a 6 percent drop in nine-month net profit to LE 241.8 million ($42 million), the bourse said on Thursday. Net profit for the same period a year…
