Musharraf’s return?
LAHORE: Pakistan’s former president, Pervez Musharraf, has decided to return to Pakistani politics, if not quite to Pakistan. He announced his decision at London’s National Liberal Club, an institution founded…
New Israel ambassador set for Egypt
CAIRO: Israel is set to name a new ambassador to Egypt after incumbent Yitzhak Levanon declined to continue in his post past his retirement age despite having been in Egypt…
Analyst quits Al-Wafd newspaper in response to Al-Dostor crisis
CAIRO: Prominent political analyst Amr El-Choubaki quit writing for Al-Wafd, the official newspaper of Al-Wafd opposition party, in response to the recent crisis that led to sacking Al-Dostor editor-in-chief Ibrahim…
Rights groups, NGOs to use mobile technology to monitor elections
CAIRO: A coalition of 140 rights groups and NGOs in Egypt said on Monday they will be monitoring the November parliamentary elections in 26 governorates utilizing user interactive technologies. The…
Pope denounces violence in God’s name
VATICAN CITY: Pope Benedict XVI denounced "terrorist ideologies" that spur violence in God's name as he opened a meeting Monday of bishops from around the Middle East. Benedict said such…
FIFA checking 13 goal-line technology systems
CAIRO: FIFA is examining 13 different goal-line technology systems that shall help referees and linesmen make more accurate decisions. The World governing body announced on Monday that all the project…
Shehata, Del Bosque to display achievements in CAF seminar
CAIRO: The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is holding a seminar where Egypt coach Hassan Shehata and his Spain counterpart Vicente del Bosque will talk about their respective successes. Former…
Ahly might bid for Zamalek-target Hefni
CAIRO: MCDR sensation Ayman Hefni, who has been approached by Zamalek of late, might become on the wish-list of Ahly in the near future, according to Red Devils team coordinator…
Hodoud reach agreement with Al-Hadari: Al-Ashri
CAIRO: Harras Hodoud coach Tarek Al-Ashri says he has reached an agreement with Essam Al-Hadari over a deal that will see the Egypt goalie join the military side from Zamalek…
Health ministry to coordinate breast cancer campaign with Hoffmann-La Roche
CAIRO: The Ministry of Health is joining forces with the Scientific Office of Hoffmann-La Roche to raise awareness about breast cancer and the importance of early detection. The agreement was…