Rights group says halt Egypt's 'inhumane' pig cull
CAIRO: A leading animal rights group called on Wednesday for Egypt to halt its "cruel and extremely inhumane cull of the nation's 250,000 pigs until "more humane guidelines are implemented.Pigs…
Al-Hadari eyes silverware before Egypt return
CAIRO: Essam Al-Hadari is desperate to help Sion win the Swiss Cup title before heading back to the Egyptian Premier League.Sion will be aiming for an 11th cup title when…
Zaki open to Zamalek option
CAIRO: Amr Zaki is keeping his options open for the new season by not ruling out a return to Zamalek.The Egyptian striker, who is currently nursing a knee injury, is…
Gaafar eyeing Ahly upset
CAIRO: Gaish boss Farouk Gaafar is targeting an earth-shattering win over Ahly, "only for the sake of his team , ahead of Wednesday s crucial league finale.The Zamalek legend led…
Egypt 2009 cement exports seen lower: CI Capital
CAIRO: Egypt will see declining cement exports in 2009 due to the global slowdown coupled with a government decision to ban cement exports for four months from April, Egypt s…
Al-Wasat seeks official party status
CAIRO: Political group Al-Wasat applied to be recognized as an official party at the Shoura Council's political parties committee.This is the fourth time the group applies for official party status.…
US embassy says venue for Obama’s speech undecided
CAIRO: US embassy spokesperson Margaret White refuted local press reports that Cairo University was the most likely venue for President Barack Obama's address to the Muslim world on June 4.…
Mubarak's grandson passes away
CAIRO: President Hosni Mubarak's eldest grandson, Mohamed, passed away Monday night after suffering severe health complications for two days, according to an official statement made on state-run television. Twelve-year-old Mohamed,…