Lawyers' Syndicate dissolves affiliate syndicates
CAIRO: A board decision by the Lawyers' Syndicate dissolved all affiliate syndicates nationwide, Hamdy Khalifa, syndicate chairman, said."The term for the boards of the affiliate syndicates officially ended four months…
Cairo University's Staff Club president says dissolving the board is meaningless
CAIRO: The president of the dissolved administrative board of Cairo University s Staff Club said yesterday that he is optimistic that the decision to dissolve the board will be quashed…
Pope investigates source of 'death prophecy'
CAIRO: A prophecy suggesting that Pope Shenouda would die last Sunday left members of the Egyptian Orthodox Church and the larger Coptic community worried about the authenticity and the source…
Rights groups file complaints against religious books
CAIRO: Two human rights groups filed complaints against Al-Azhar's Islamic Research Center for publishing four books that they say tarnish the image of Islam. The United Group (UG) and Al-Andalus…
German prosecutors seek life for Marwa Al-Sherbini killer
BERLIN: German prosecutors said on Tuesday they would push for a life sentence against a man charged with the brutal Islamophobic murder of a pregnant Egyptian woman.Prosecutors in the eastern…
Basri confirms Ittihad "sacking"
ALEXANDRIA: Taha Basri has confirmed that he was sacked by Ittihad on Tuesday, rather than willing stepping down from his post as manager.Widespread reports suggested that the Ittihad board have…
Zamalek swimmers infected with swine flu to leave hospital today
CAIRO: Twelve out of 15 swimmers and their coach infected with swine flu from the Zamalek club's junior swimming team are scheduled to leave Imbaba Fevers Hospital today after receiving…
Amer laments slipped points
CAIRO: Arab Contractors boss Mohamed Amer said that his side gave away a precious victory over Zamalek, following Monday s 2-2 draw.Contractors were on the verge of pulling off their…
Last-minute Mosaad salvages Zamalek draw
CAIRO: A late strike from second-half substitute Sayed Mosaad helped Zamalek salvage a 2-2 draw at Arab Contractors in the Egyptian Premier League on Monday.The home side maintained a lead…