Ministry of Health yet to react to WHO’s declaration on end of swine flu pandemic
CAIRO: While the World Health Organization declared the swine flu pandemic is over, the Egyptian Ministry of Health has yet to discuss the removal or reevaluation of its precautionary…
Ismaili captain eyeing Nigerian double
CAIRO: Ismaili skipper Mohamed Hommos believes the Dervishes can keep their Champions League hopes alive with a double victory over Nigeria's Heartland. After losing their opening two games, Ismaili are…
Pyramid scheme architect El-Rayan released after 22 years in jail
CAIRO: The architect of one of Egypt’s most notorious pyramid schemes was released from prison Tuesday after about 22 years spent behind bars. Businessman Ahmed Abdel-Fatah El-Gabry, known as Ahmed…
Al-Muhammadi hopes to start against Birmingham
CAIRO: Ahmed Al-Muhammadi hopes to start for Sunderland against Birmingham in the Premier League kick-off on Saturday. The international full-back, who joined Sunderland on a year-long loan from ENPPI, featured…
Obama team under fire for imam’s trip to Mideast
WASHINGTON: The Obama administration drew fire Tuesday from conservative lawmakers for sending to the Middle East the imam who backs controversial plans for a mosque next to the site of…
Abdul-Wahed lashes out at Al-Hadari
CAIRO: Abdul-Wahed Al-Sayed lashed out at his Egypt and Zamalek teammate Essam Al-Hadari, accusing the Pharaohs' number-one goalie of lying to the media. Al-Hadari, who joined Zamalek in the close…
Coca-Cola and CARE launch water initiative
CAIRO: The Coca-Cola Company and NGO CARE Egypt launched earlier this week a joint water initiative, giving access to safe drinking water to 1,200 households in the governorate of Beni…
US urges Iran to halt ‘imminent’ executions
WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Tuesday the United States was concerned about rights defenders in Iran who face "imminent" execution and urged Tehran to halt plans to…
Iraq needs US military support until 2020 says army chief
BAGHDAD: The Iraqi army will require American support for another decade before it is ready to handle the country's security on its own, Iraq's army chief of staff told AFP…
South Sudan arrest rebels, says Khartoum circle behind them
KHARTOUM: Authorities in south Sudan said on Tuesday they had arrested men loyal to George Athor, a former southern rebel commander suspected of being aided by elements in Khartoum seeking…