State of farmers deteriorates in 2010, says rights report
CAIRO: The state of Egyptian farmers has deteriorated significantly in 2010, according to a report released Tuesday by the Land Center for Human Rights. “The data and conclusions mentioned in…
Egypt claims Hamas fired rockets from Sinai
CAIRO: After repeated denials, Egypt has stated that rocket attacks launched on Jordan and Israel did come from Sinai, and were carried out by members of Hamas. The official MENA…
Zamalek to appeal against Geddo ruling
CAIRO: Zamalek are set to make a fresh appeal against the Egyptian FA's ruling in the infamous Geddo transfer saga. Zamalek protested against the fine imposed against the…
Zaki makes Hodoud trip
CAIRO: Zamalek manager Hossam Hassan named striker Amr Zaki in his 20-man list for Thursday's league opener at Harras Hodoud. Zaki has been struggling with a pelvic injury recently, but…
Meteb subject to long ban, heavy fine
CAIRO: Emad Meteb is unlikely to walk away unpunished after his surprise departure from Standard Liege, according to a Belgian lawyer representing the club. After signing a two-year deal in…
Sharm El-Sheikh to become eco-friendly
CAIRO: The popular tourist resort of Sharm El-Sheikh is going green by raising environmental management efficiency and preserving its natural resources, a meeting concluded last week. The meeting was chaired…
MUST takes dispute with higher education ministry to court
CAIRO: The State Council adjourned Tuesday the hearing in the case filed by Misr University for Science and Technology (MUST) for graduate certificate accreditation against the Minister of Higher Education…
Egypt to patent its famous dishes
CAIRO: The Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality announced that it agreed with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to place international standards for traditional/local Egyptian dishes and give it…
Israel cuts down contested tree, Lebanon says ready to retaliate
BEIRUT/ JERUSALEM: Israel and Lebanon were Wednesday preparing to bury their dead from a major flareup along the border as officials sought to calm tensions after the most serious confrontation…
Iran’s Ahmadinejad survives “alleged” attack
TEHRAN: Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad escaped an assassination attempt after a handmade grenade exploded near his convoy on Wednesday, an Iranian website said. Tehran state TV denied the report. Other…