Citing other countries' anti-terrorism laws is no excuse, says former MP
CAIRO: As government officials and representatives expressed the need for a new counter-terrorism law during a seminar Wednesday, rights activists and opposition members stressed that existing legislations were more than…
Doctors Without Rights skeptical of government promises
CAIRO: Doctors Without Rights (DWR) have dismissed promises of allowances payments as "nothing new. Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif had promised to make the doctors' demands a "top priority on the…
Shoura Council to restructure state-run media
CAIRO: Head of the Shoura Council and Higher Press Council, Safwat El-Sherif, met with the four chairmen of state-run newspapers regarding an upcoming top management shuffle. El-Sherif discussed the need…
Gharib admits underdogs' threat
CAIRO: Egypt assistant coach Shawky Gharib said that Zambia and Rwanda have the ability to jeopardize the Pharaohs chances of securing a 2010 World Cup spot.Egypt is drawn against Algeria,…
Ahly sign Nigerian striker
CAIRO: Ahly have signed Nigerian striker Kofi Abbey following his impressive trial period, the club announced on Tuesday. The club s football committee has approved the transfer, Ahly said on…
Agogo scores for Zamalek Juniors
CAIRO: Zamalek outcast Junior Agogo was on target for the White Knights U-20 team, who drew 2-2 with Telecom Egypt on Monday.The Ghanaian scored a first-half penalty before youngster Hossam…
Egypt detains 17 members of Muslim Brotherhood
CAIRO: An Egyptian security official says 17 members of the Muslim Brotherhood have been detained on suspicion of engaging in banned political activity.The security official says Egypt s prosecutor on…
Milan court postpones CIA kidnap case
ROME: The trial of CIA agents accused of kidnapping an Egyptian imam has been postponed until April 22 by a court in the northern city of Milan.Armando Spataro, who heads…
