Man acquitted of terror charges fights deportation
MIAMI: The attorney for a 23-year-old Egyptian man who was acquitted earlier this year of terrorism-related charges argued that the federal government lacks the evidence needed to deport the former…
Government officials receive LE 1 million salaries, claim MPs
CAIRO: In a joint statement, three MPs claimed that several high-ranking governmental officials as well as deputy leaders in the Egyptian Radio and Television Union (ERTU) and chief editors of…
Ministry says proceed with caution to large Ramadan gatherings
CAIRO: A number of religious and cultural traditions characterizing the holy month of Ramadan may be hindered this year due to the H1N1 flu pandemic. Many Muslims are expected to…
Doctors' Syndicate board members threaten to resign
CAIRO: Board members of the Doctor's Syndicate and affiliate syndicates nationwide, led by MP Hamdy El-Sayyed, threatened to resign in protest of the government's "procrastination in paying the second phase…
Transport workers end strike, Cairo streets back to normal
CAIRO: Thousands of public transport workers ended their strike Thursday after two days of paralyzing the traffic flow in Cairo's streets.Workers' demands found their way to Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif…
Zaher has no sympathy for Zidan
CAIRO: Egyptian Football Association (EFA) chairman Samir Zaher said that Mohamed Zidan s recent behavior forced the tough decisions taken against him despite his importance to the team.Zidan was fined…
Karim set to leave Ismaili for Sharjah
CAIRO: Ismaili accepted an offer from Emirate side Sharjah to sign Iraqi striker Mostafa Karim, the Dervishes chairman said. We have agreed to sell Karim to Sharjah for $325,000. We…
Egyptian clubs refuse to broadcast league games
CAIRO: Clubs did not allow the state TV to air Wednesday s Egyptian Premier League matches after both parties failed to reach an agreement over the ongoing broadcasting saga.The games…
Obama sees encouraging Mideast peace prospects
WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama won lavish praise Tuesday from his guest, President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt, and spoke of an extraordinary opportunity for making peace in the Middle East.Obama said…