WHO chief: swine flu pandemic continues
GENEVA: Many more people could become sick with swine flu this winter even though it has peaked in North America and some European countries, the head of the World Health…
Hassan untroubled by friendly draw
CAIRO: Egypt captain Ahmed Hasssan believes that his side's 1-1 home draw with Malawi won t affect the Pharaohs preparations for the African Cup on Nations (CAN).The six-time African champions…
Three Egyptians to hang over rape and robbery: court
ISMAILIA: An Egyptian court sentenced three men to death on Monday after they were convicted of rape and armed robbery.The court, in the Suez Canal city of Ismailia, found the…
Al-Safti set for Zamalek extension
CAIRO: Zamalek defender Amr Al-Safti backtracked on his decision to leave the Cairo club in the winter, after boss Hossam Hassan coaxed him into extending his stay. The former Masri…
Al-Tabie moves to Mansoura
CAIRO: Former Zamalek defender Beshir Al-Tabie joined promoted outfit Mansoura on a two-and-half-year deal starting January. I have already put pen to paper, Al-Tabie, who has been without a club…
Production condition Kone sale to Zamalek
CAIRO: Military Production want more than one Zamalek player in exchange for their Ivorian striker Abou Kone.Zamalek made a move for the 27-year, offering out-of-favor center-half Amr Adel in return,…
Albums that marked the decade
Radiohead, Kid A (2000)(Number one in Rolling Stone s best 100 albums of the decade, number two in Billboard critics top 20 albums of the decade, number 14 in NME…
Oil backs off 5-week high near $79, dollar firm
LONDON: Oil traded flat at below $79 a barrel, off a five-week high the previous session, as a firming dollar offset colder US weather and concerns over political developments in…
Orascom Telecom rallies, Egypt index up
CAIRO: Index heavyweight Orascom Telecom rallied 6.5 percent on Tuesday after two sessions of losses, driving Egypt s benchmark index higher. It s a normal rebound because the stock has…