Finance ministry says not responsible for Russian wheat shipment
CAIRO: The Ministry of Finance said that the Customs Authority is not responsible for allowing the shipment of Russian wheat into the country. The shipment has been seized from the…
US officials break up international ID theft scam
NEW YORK: New York City officials busted an international credit card and identity theft ring that ensnared more than 6,000 customers around the world, including Egypt, and caused about $15…
Egypt police kill African migrant at Israel border
RAFAH: Egyptian border police shot dead an African migrant early on Friday as he tried to enter Israel illegally, a security official told AFP.The unidentified man, trying to reach Israel…
Megahed's family urges Obama to intervene
CAIRO: The family of an Egyptian student who was recently acquitted from criminal charges in the US, have sent a letter to US President Barack Obama and other federal officials…
Swine flu will probably spread to new regions, says WHO
GENEVA: The World Health Organization said Friday research suggests the A(H1N1) swine flu virus is so contagious it will probably spread to new, so far unaffected regions.Acting WHO Assistant Director-General…
Sports Talk: Can't get closer
We are in the midst of a photo finish in the Egyptian football league. Ahly and Ismaili, tied at 60 points, one game left for each. It s one of…
Ahly close in on Smouha left-back
CAIRO: Ahly are close to signing Smouha left-back Wael Shafik as they continue to scout for talent in the Egyptian second division.The Red Devils have announced on Wednesday the signing…
Cannes dons 3D specs for film festival lift-off
Cannes lifted off Wednesday with 3D cartoon comedy Up as Brad Pitt and Quentin Tarantino and a bevy of auteur directors and megastars lined up for the French Riviera film…