Word on the street: Egyptians react to upcoming Obama visit
CAIRO: US President Barack Obama's choosing Egypt for his keynote address to the Muslim world has been described by his advisors as "the next step in his effort to dispel…
Pope hails courage of Mideast Christians
AMMAN: Pope Benedict XVI urged Christians at an open-air mass in Jordan on Sunday to hold on to their faith in the Holy Land, a region long devastated by conflict…
Efforts continue to slaughter Egypt's pigs
CAIRO: Despite resistance from pig farmers and criticism from the World Health Organization (WHO), Egypt continued slaughtering the nation's pigs and will to do so until the end of May,…
Shikabala in hot water with Zamalek
CAIRO: Winger Mahmoud "Shikabala Abdel-Razeq has been left out of Zamalek s squad for the Egyptian Premier League game against Asyut Petroleum on Monday after pulling out of training without…
Egypt consider canceling Oman friendly
CAIRO: The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) are considering calling off the national s team friendly game against Oman.The Pharaohs are scheduled to face Oman on May 31 as they prepare…
Ahly survive Tersana scare
CAIRO: Ahly snatched a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Tersana, who were relegated, to move level on points with Egyptian Premier League challengers Ismaili and ease their African woes.The Cairo giants…
News in brief
Ritz-Carlton to operate Palm Hills hotel in Egypt Real estate developer Palm Hills said on Thursday it had signed an agreement with the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company to operate a hotel…
World stocks up after US bank test; jobs data eyed
LONDON: World stocks rose Friday as investors braced for a key US jobs report that could bolster - or undercut - a growing belief that recession in the world s…
Italy to bring Egypt into G-5 at next G-8 meeting
WASHINGTON: Italy plans to use its presidency of the Group of 8 developed nations to expand the group of 5 emerging economies meeting with them by adding Egypt. The goal,…
