Clashes break out as pig massacre continues
CAIRO: Clashes broke out in the wake of the government's decision to slaughter some 300,000 pigs over fear of the spread of swine flu.Pig farmers have reacted angrily to the…
Sports Talk: Nothing's changed in 6,000 years
Ivan Ooze had just been inadvertently unearthed from his egg-shaped Hyperlock chamber by a 20th century construction crew when he came face-to-face with the Power Rangers. Pack your bags, Mister,…
Ismailia go three points clear of Ahly
CAIRO: Ismailia took a three-point lead over Al-Ahly on Tuesday in a thrilling Egyptian Premiership title chase by winning 3-1 at home to Zamalek.Mohamed Abou-Greisha gave the host club a…
Ghaly apologizes for Elton incident – report
CAIRO: Nasr midfielder Hossam Ghaly apologized to teammate Elton Jose after both players embroiled in a row on the pitch during the weekend s cup draw with Hilal, Al-Jazirah newspaper…
Contractors, Gaish ease relegation fears
CAIRO: Arab Contractors and Gaish have soothed their Egyptian Premier League relegation worries after sealing victories over Tersana and Masri respectively on Tuesday.The Mountain Wolves condemned Tersana to a 3-1…
Egypt banks in good shape
CAIRO: Egypt s banks appear to be weathering the global financial storm far better than many of their regional and international counterparts, due not only to the reform efforts of…
Jimmy Carter positive on US-Syria ties
BOGOTA: Former President Jimmy Carter said Tuesday that the United States and Syria are close to restoring full diplomatic ties, but he doubted Cuba s new openness means its leaders…
Palestinian rivals deadlocked on power-sharing
CAIRO: Rival Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah ended a fourth round of power-sharing talks without a deal Tuesday, but are to meet again on May 16, negotiators said.The key stumbling…
