No peace, no war, but perhaps a revolution
The saying goes that it is difficult to prophesy, especially about the future. But let us try. There is no doubt: the Israeli-Palestinian peace process is stalled, and all of…
TB-infected workers left to fend for themselves
CAIRO: For years, Mohamed Mustafa inhaled the soft dust that used to come out of the machines in the cement factory south of Cairo where he worked, but he never…
Egyptian and international activists protest Gaza wall
CAIRO: International activists from the Gaza Freedom March (GFM) still in Cairo after the Egyptian government's refusal to let the GFM into the besieged Strip joined a protest Monday against…
Swine flu vaccination campaign kicks off in schools
CAIRO: The H1N1 vaccination campaign kicked off on Sunday with units going around elementary schools in the governorates of Cairo, Giza, Alexandria, Sixth of October, Helwan and Qaliubeya. The campaign…
Israelis make pilgrimage to rabbi's tomb in Egypt
CAIRO: Hundreds of Israelis came to Egypt on Sunday for an annual pilgrimage to the tomb of a 19th-century Jewish holy man in Egypt s Nile Delta, airport officials said.Last…
Ahly's Hosni nears Ismaili move
CAIRO: Ahly outcast Osama Hosni is close to joining Ismaili in the winter break, the striker s agent said.Hosni was deemed surplus to the requirements of manager Hossam Al-Badri and…
Shawky set for Turkey switch, says agent
CAIRO: Egypt midfielder Mohamed Shawky is close to moving out of the Middlesbrough fringes to the Turkish Super Lig, according to his agent."We have an offer from a top club…
Mali stars won't play against Egypt
CAIRO: Mali coach Stephen Keshi said he would not field any stars in Monday s African Cup of Nations warm-up game against Egypt.Six-time African champions Egypt will face Mali in…
Gharib satisfied with Egypt warm-up
CAIRO: Egypt assistant coach Shawki Gharib believes that the Pharaohs have an advantage over several African Cup of Nations rivals who weren't able to prepare well for the showdown this…