In Egypt courts are used to settle scores with journalists, says CPJ rep
CAIRO: While the numbers of journalists killed and imprisoned both fell in 2008, the situation of press freedom generally in the Middle East continued to deteriorate, said representatives of the…
Ahly refute Raouf allegations
CAIRO: Ahly assistant coach Hossam Al-Badri denied claims that the Cairo giants made an approach to sign ENPPI striker Ahmed Raouf.Recent reports suggested that Ahly were interested in luring Raouf,…
Aboul-Ella rejects Zamalek's extension offer
CAIRO: Zamalek midfielder Mohamed Aboul-Ella stated that Zamalek's initial offer to prolong his stay at the club is unacceptable.Aboul-Ella, whose contract at Zamalek will expire by the end of the…
Mido might return to Middlesbrough: Southgate
CAIRO: Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate stated that Mido could rejoin the Riverside when his brief loan period with Wigan Athletic ends. The Egyptian international, who fell down the pecking order…
Police raids detained Egyptian-German activist's home
CAIRO: Egyptian police conducted a midnight search of the family home of Philip Rizk, an Egyptian-German activist detained by state security investigations officers three days ago.The search, which began shortly…
Protest calls for release of Egyptian Gaza activists
CAIRO: Protestors outside the Journalists' Syndicate Sunday night called for the release of all the activists and relief workers who have been detained because of their entry into Gaza during…
Political parties discuss reform
CAIRO: Osama Al-Ghazaly Harb, chairman of the Democratic Front Party, held a meeting with members of various political parties to discuss political and democratic reform, he told Daily News Egypt.Harb…
