New revelations expected in latest Jihadi Revision
CAIRO: After a year of silence, Sayed Imam will return to the spotlight with the publication of his new book, "Al-Taareya (The Exposure), which is expected to reveal new details…
Egypt stock indexes dip over 4.5 pct, big caps weigh
CAIRO: Egypt s top two share indexes skidded over 4.5 percent lower on Monday as declines in big cap stocks such as Orascom Construction Industries (OCI) triggered a selling frenzy,…
Mexico violence overtakes fiction
We want to be writers but they turn us into prophets, said Mexican author Carlos Fuentes, one of the Spanish-speaking world s best-known living novelists, whose latest book explores Mexico…
Actress Charlize Theron appointed UN peace envoy
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has appointed activist and actress Charlize Theron as a United Nations messenger of peace, announced Friday UN spokesman Farhan Haq.The South African-born actress, who won…
Self-censorship hits big bucks videogames over religion
Violence may still be rife in the world of videogames, but when it comes to religion, caution remains the watchword in the big bucks business.Sony s decision this month to…
Hafez, prominent Egyptian writer, dies at 70
CAIRO: Salah El-Deen Hafez, a prominent Egyptian writer who spent the later part of his journalism career advocating press freedom, has died. He was 70.The state-owned Middle East News Agency…
Suez Canal traffic halted briefly after ships collide
ISMAILIA: Traffic through the Suez Canal was halted briefly on Sunday after a collision between a Panamanian cargo ship and an Egyptian passenger ferry, a canal official told AFP.There were…
Egypt policemen dragged man to death, says report
CAIRO: A court in the southern Egyptian city of Sohag sentenced two policemen to three years in jail on Saturday for dragging a man to his death behind a car,…
Nagi pays Abdul-Hamid tribute
CAIRO: Ahly goalkeeping coach Ahmed Nagi dished out praise for Amir Abdel-Hamid, saying that the keeper was the hero of the CAF Champions League final against Coton Sport.The Red Devils…
Zamalek congratulate Ahly, prepare for derby
CAIRO: Zamalek board have issued a statement on the club s official website congratulating Ahly for winning the CAF Champions League trophy.Zamalek football director Ahmed Refaat said that the club…
