Egypt critics turn against Hosni and regime for UNESCO loss
CAIRO: Some Egyptians are lashing out at the government over the case of Culture Minister Farouk Hosni and his failed bid for the top job at UNESCO, blaming the regime…
Lawyers' Syndicate head accused of embezzlement
CAIRO: Twenty lawyers filed a complaint at the prosecutor general's office against Chairman of the Lawyers' Syndicate Hamdy Khalifa, board member Hisham El-Kommy and the Giza Lawyers' Syndicate board for…
Education and health officials quell H1N1 concerns
CAIRO: With schools and universities scheduled to start Saturday, health and education officials released last minute statements Thursday, quelling concerns about the H1N1 virus and underlining the precautionary measures taken…
Egypt wins thriller against Italy, qualifies for knockout stage
CAIRO: Over 60,000 fans at the Cairo Stadium and millions in front of their television sets were on the edge of their seats until the 80th minute, when Ahmed "Boogy…
Enjoy the game, Egypt team psychologist tells players
CAIRO: More and more football enthusiasts continue to watch Egypt's U-20 national football team excel in the World Cup, however very few know that the team's performance is a result…
Jordan charges 11 'organ traffickers'
AMMAN: Eleven Jordanians were charged on Wednesday with trafficking human organs and selling them illegally in Egypt, police said. Three other suspects are being interrogated, while seven more people are…
Michel admits difficult Zamalek task
CAIRO: Henri Michel knows that he is facing a difficult task with Zamalek, but stressed that he is fully backed to lift the stumbling Cairo club. Michel took over from…
Ahly targeting new keeper
CAIRO: Ahly are in the market for a new keeper to strengthen that position either in January or next summer, goalkeeping coach Ahmed Nagi said on Wednesday. We want to…