Iraq heads towards new Shia-led government
Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 BAGHDAD: Iraq inched towards a new government Wednesday after its two biggest Shia Muslim alliances struck a deal to end months of post-election haggling…
Israel says talks will fail as US envoy to meet Netanyahu
Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 JERUSALEM: Israel said Wednesday indirect talks with the Palestinians were doomed to fail, hours before the US envoy was to meet Israeli Prime Minister…
Barakat relief for Ahly
CAIRO: Ahly midfielder Mohamed Barakat should be fit to play against Ittihad Tripoli next week, following an injury scare in Monday's 1-1 draw with Ismaili. The 33-year-old limped off before…
3 dead in fire at Greek bank during Athens riots
ATHENS: Three people died when an Athens bank went up in flames Wednesday as tens of thousands of Greeks took to the streets to protest harsh spending cuts aimed at…
Authorities deny reports of Brucella and TB breakout in Gharbeya
CAIRO: Veterinary authorities in Gharbeya denied press reports claiming the discovery of 83 cases of animals infected with Tuberculosis and Brucella in Kafr Al-Zayat. "I don't know where these numbers…
Zamalek's Ashraf admits Petrojet talks
CAIRO: Zamalek striker Sherif Ashraf admitted holding talks with Petrojet over a possible deal in the summer. Ashraf has been linked with a move to the Petroleum side of late,…
Ismaili reluctant to sell stars
CAIRO: Ismaili have issued a hands-off warning to rival clubs, stressing that star midfielders Omar Gamal and Abdullah Al-Saied are not for sale. The duo has been reportedly tipped for…
Helmi succeeds Buecker as Masri boss
CAIRO: Mohamed Helmi succeeded Theo Buecker as Masri's head coach after the German tactican was sacked on Tuesday. The Port Said side decided to relieve Buecker of his duties after…
Recent protests are not political, says Prime Minister
CAIRO: Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif said that the wave of demonstrations that has recently swept the Egyptian street is a new way for citizens to express their demands and has…
Experts optimistic about new organ transplant law
CAIRO: The new organ transplant law, which came into effect this week, aims to curb “commercial practices with organs in Egypt,” Alaa Ghanaam from the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights…