Gamal Mubarak says question of succession premature
CAIRO: The question of succession within the National Democratic Party (NDP) was posed to President Hosni Mubarak's son Gamal during the ruling party's fifth annual conference, who responded by implying…
Mediterranean union meets to iron out differences
BRUSSELS: Mediterranean-rim nations are discussing today ways to overcome divergences that have plagued the 43-nation union since its birth three months ago.Launched with great fanfare in Paris on July 13,…
Obama in command on eve of US vote
JACKSONVILLE: Barack Obama stood on the threshold of history Monday as polls gave the Democrat a solid lead over John McCain on the last day of campaigning for the most…
MB protest against police brutality in Alexandria
CAIRO: The Muslim Brotherhood (MB) staged a protest in Alexandria Sunday, condemning the violations committed against the Egyptian citizens by the police, Osama Gado, parliament member affiliated with the group,…
OT helps push Egyptian stocks up for second day
CAIRO: Regional mobile phone operator Orascom Telecom rose 5.65 percent on Monday on plans to buy back shares, helping lift main Egyptian stock indexes for the second straight session. Shares…
Springsteen rocks 80,000 for Obama
Legendary US rocker Bruce Springsteen wowed a crowd of 80,000 with a rousing set at a rally for Democrat Barack Obama here Sunday on the White House campaign s final…
Ahly strike early to build two-goal final lead
CAIRO: Early headed goals by Wael Gomaa and Flavio Amado gave title favorites Al-Ahly of Egypt a 2-0 victory over Cotonsport Garoua of Cameroon on Sunday in the first leg…
Average win not good enough for Ahly captain
CAIRO: Ahly skipper Shadi Mohamed said that his side s 2-0 victory over Coton Sport in the Champions League final round is unsatisfactory.The Reds could have defeated the Cameroonian outfit…
Coton Sport coach pledges revenge
CAIRO: Coton Sport coach Alain Ouombleon said his side will face Ahly in the second-leg of the Champions League final with a whole different demeanor. The Cameroonian outfit lost 2-0…
Mido comes off the bench to save Middlesbrough
MIDDLESBROUGH: Ahmed "Mido Hossam rescued a 1-1 draw for Middlesbrough against West Ham as the Egypt striker came off the bench to score a late equalizer at the Riverside Stadium…
