Families of kidnapped Egyptian fishermen demonstrate at parliament
CAIRO: The families of 37 fisherman kidnapped by Somali pirates say that not enough is being done to secure the men s release.Holding up signs reading, "If the kidnapped men…
44 suspected cases of swine flu test negative, says health ministry
CAIRO: Forty-four suspected cases of H1N1 have tested negative, the Ministry of Health has confirmed, saying Egypt still remains free of the virus.The latest of these suspected cases were reported…
Admin court orders 'obscene' websites blocked
CAIRO: Rights groups and bloggers have condemned a court verdict which obligates the Telecommunications Ministry and the National Telecom Regulatory Authority to block "obscene websites.Cairo's Administrative Court issued its verdict…
Al-Hadari concedes four goals in Sion defeat
CAIRO: Sion took a severe drubbing at the hands of Grasshoppers in the Swiss League on Sunday, after Egyptian goalkeeper Essam Al-Hadari conceded four goals.The 36-year-old keeper, who impressed in…
Azmi eyes Egypt spot
CAIRO: Zamalek new signing Amir Azmi is determined to prove his worth to the Egypt national team after returning to his home club.The 26-year-old defender signed a three-year deal with…
Flavio hands in transfer request
CAIRO: Ahly striker Flavio Amado has submitted a transfer request, a club source said on Sunday. Flavio wants to leave, the Ahly source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told…
Hungarian referee to officiate Telecom-Ismail clash
CAIRO: Hungarian referee Viktor Kassai has been assigned to preside over Monday s encounter between Telecom Egypt and Ismaili, the Egyptian Football Association announced. The high-profile official will be assisted…
Censor-defying Chinese director back at Cannes
Defying the authorities, controversial Chinese director Lou Ye is offering a movie on love and homosexuality at the Cannes film festival this week that was shot on the quiet in…
