Anti-Israel comments cloud Egypt's bid to lead UNESCO
PARIS: The race to lead the UN s culture and education agency UNESCO kicked off Monday amid controversy over charges that anti-Israel comments from Egypt s candidate Farouk Hosni make…
New 7-meter wide sinkhole on Geish Street
CAIRO: Another seven-meter wide section collapsed in the Bab El-Shaaria section of Geish Street Sunday, adjacent to the sinkhole caused by work on the new underground metro line last week.…
Egypt quiets Iran in volleyball playoff
CAIRO: The Egyptian football team's not the only Egyptian national to log an important qualification win. Prior to Egypt's sneaky 1-0 win in Rwanda on Saturday, the Egyptian national volleyball…
Engineers' Syndicate gets new chief ahead of possible elections
CAIRO: In a move perceived as a prelude to lifting government receivership and conducting fair elections at the Engineers' Syndicate, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Nasr El-Deen Allam, appointed…
PA's legislative committee to mediate between justice ministry and legal specialists
CAIRO: The People's Assembly's legislative committee will hold a meeting Wednesday between legal specialists and the Ministry of Justice. The meeting will bring together Minister of Justice Mamdouh Marei -…
Palestinian mother and sons detained at Cairo Airport
CAIRO: A Palestinian mother of two detained at Cairo Airport has expressed anger and confusion at her treatment.Manal Timraz, 39, and her two teenage sons were stopped by a member…
Alexandria governor closes two schools after H1N1 cases appear
CAIRO: Alexandria Governor Adel Labib ordered the closure of two international schools in Alexandria after two students tested positive for H1N1.On Monday, Labib closed down the British School of Alexandria…
Abou-Trika opted not to take risk
CAIRO: Mohamed Abou-Trika opted not to participate in Saturday s World Cup qualifier against Rwanda to avoid the risk of an early substitution.The inspirational playmaker was due to start the…