Criminal Court adjourns defense lawyers' statement in Hidelina case
CAIRO: On Sunday, the Cairo Criminal Court heard part of the defense lawyers' statement in the Hidelina defective blood bags case, adjourning the rest of the statement to Monday.The day…
Rights activists debate Egyptian's appointment to Human Rights Council
CAIRO: The decision to appoint an Egyptian United Nations delegate as deputy president of the Human Rights Council to represent Africa has been condemned as sending a "wrong message by…
Former Lawyers' Syndicate Chief Sameh Ashour faces corruption charges
CAIRO: Following a series of corruption allegations which led to his loss at the Lawyers' Syndicate elections last month, Sameh Ashour, is now facing charges from the Public Funds prosecutor.A…
Egypt hail historic victory as Italy mourn
JOHANNESBURG: Egypt hailed its shock victory over world champions Italy in the Confederations Cup as one of its best ever, but for Marcello Lippi s men it was a disaster.The…
Oil rises to $72 as investors eye inflation
LONDON: Oil prices rose to $72 a barrel on Friday amid concerns that massive US fiscal spending will spark inflation down the road, making oil and other commodities attractive investment…
Rafah delegation calls for gathering during border opening
CAIRO: Eight members of the International Movement to Open the Rafah Border called for a mass gathering starting June 27, when it is rumored the crossing will be opened for…
Khamenei says Iran protests should end as right man won
TEHRAN: Iran s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called Friday for an end to street protests over last week s disputed presidential election, siding with declared winner Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.Making his…
Arabs largely silent on Iran unrest
CAIRO: Key Arab nations have kept silent about Iran s political upheaval, possibly reluctant to antagonize the powerful nation sponsoring groups such as Hezbollah and Hamas. But there are signs…