Egyptian underground art film scoops top regional prize
TUNIS: "Microphone", about young hip hop and graffiti artists in Egypt's second city Alexandria, scooped the top award Sunday of Tunisia's Carthage Film Festival showcasing African and Arab cinema. Directed…
Iraqi Christians mourn after church siege kills 52
BAGHDAD: Iraq's dwindling Christian community was grieving and afraid on Monday after militants seized a Baghdad church during evening Mass, held the congregation hostage and triggered a raid by…
Court sentences Cairo governor to one year in prison
CAIRO: The Abdin Misdemeanor Court on Sunday sentenced Cairo Governor Abdel-Azim Wazir to one year in prison for not carrying out a verdict issued by the Administrative Court. In addition…
Al-Wafd Party decides to continue its PA election race
By Heba Fahmy CAIRO: Al-Wafd opposition party announced that it will continue its decision to run in the parliamentary elections, thereby ending speculations about a possible withdrawal from the elections in…
Egypt cancels licenses for TV satellite uplinks
By AP CAIRO: Egypt has revoked licenses for satellite television uplinks, the latest in an intensified crackdown on the media ahead of the country's crucial parliamentary elections later this month.…
Al-Dostor staff rejects agreement negotiated by syndicate head
By Marwa Al-A'asar CAIRO: A proposed settlement to end the ongoing Al-Dostor standoff has been rejected by around half the independent daily’s staff. Owner of Al-Dostor Reda Edward and Journalists’…
Pope Shenouda deemed healthy, prepares to celebrate his Holy See
CAIRO: Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of Saint Mark Episcopate Pope Shenouda III returned to Egypt after receiving a host of medical examinations in the US since his first appointment…
Excited Meteb on road to recovery
CAIRO: Emad Meteb can't wait to make his January comeback as he begins a rehab program following his long-term back injury. The Egypt striker, who re-joined Ahly after his controversial…
Indebted Zamalek refuse to sell Shikabala
CAIRO: Zamalek will keep hold of their prized asset Shikabala this season despite a severe financial crunch at the Cairo side, said football director Ibrahim Hassan. The highly-rated forward was…
Abbas to learn fate next month
CAIRO: The Egyptian court of law set December 6 as a final date to rule on the appeal lodged by former Zamalek chairman Mamdouh Abbas against his sacking. Abbas' board…
