Abbas says not one issue resolved in Mideast peace talks
RAMALLAH: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas hit out at US-backed Middle East peace talks on Sunday on the eve of a White House meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and…
Mubarak on economic crisis, draft laws at PA opening
CAIRO: President Hosni Mubarak said during his speech in parliament Sunday that he will "do anything to support the establishment of a real Palestinian nation with Jerusalem as its capital,…
Former mentor in bitter war of words with Qaeda No. 2
CAIRO: Al-Qaeda number two Ayman Al-Zawahri is a plagiarist who worked for Sudanese intelligence before his handlers grew tired of his jokes, his former spiritual mentor has claimed in a…
OT helps Egyptian bourse end losing streak
CAIRO: Main Egyptian stock indexes snapped an eight-session losing streak to end slightly higher on Sunday, with investors chasing bargain prices on companies including Orascom Telecom. Shares in the biggest…
Saudis say Egyptian doctors illegally traded drugs
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: Two Egyptian doctors sentenced to prison and lashes in Saudi Arabia had engaged in the illicit trade of pharmaceuticals and one had an affair with several of…
Ministry of Health cracks down on organ trafficking
CAIRO: As part of its crackdown on illegal organ trading, the Ministry of Health is paying surprise visits to hospitals around Egypt, inspecting and reporting violations. According to a press…
Egypt to face Italy, Brazil, US in Confederations Cup
JOHANNESBURG: African Cup of Nations holder Egypt was given a tough draw Saturday for next year s Confederations Cup, being pitted against world champion Italy, five-time World Cup winner Brazil,…
Shehata pleased that Egypt avoided Spain
CAIRO: Hassan Shehata is happy that Egypt avoided being drawn alongside European champions Spain in the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup.The Pharaohs were drawn with world champions Italy, Copa America winners…
Gohari tips Egypt for semi-final berth
CAIRO: Former Egypt coach Mahmoud Al-Gohari believes the Pharaohs are well capable of reaching the Confederations Cup semis.Egypt were drawn along with world champions Italy, Copa America winners Brazil and…
