Hip Hop steps in Helwan streets
CAIRO: It can look a bit like aerobics, as participants keep up with steps counted out loud. It looks easy enough. That is until the young performers execute the more…
Azhar Sheikh permits abortion for rape victims with 'good reputation'
CAIRO: Grand Sheikh of Al-Azhar Mohamed Sayed Tantawy said that rape victims are allowed to undergo abortion if the pregnancy is unwanted, and provided that she is not "comfortable with…
PA suspends swine flu discussions as Egypt remains free of the virus
CAIRO: Health officials and parliament members reiterated that Egypt remains free of the H1N1 virus, otherwise known as swine flu, as the People's Assembly (PA) suspended discussions on the situation.Kamal…
'Egyptian Madoff' sentenced to 15 years in prison
CAIRO: The Cairo Economic Court sentenced Egyptian businessmen Nabil El-Boushi in absentia Wednesday to 15 years in prison for fraudulently investing more than LE 350 million of his clients' money.…
Muslim Brotherhood calls for more 'active' role against Israel
CAIRO: The Muslim Brotherhood said May 15 will mark 'International Anger Day' in commemoration of the Nakba, in protest against "the Zionist violation of Arab land, Mohamed Habib, the group's…
Indorama workers transferred 'to teach them a lesson,' says manager
CAIRO: Four workers at the Indorama textiles factory in Shibeen El-Kom, Menufiya, are being transferred to the company's Alexandria warehouse.Workers allege the decision is a punitive measure taken in response…
Hamdy Kandil offered slot on Hezbollah's Al-Manar
CAIRO: Renowned Egyptian journalist and talk show host Hamdy Kandil reportedly received an offer from Hezbollah's official satellite channel Al-Manar to air his show "Qalam Rosas. Kandil told Al-Masry Al-Youm…
Ismaili issue hands-off warning
ISMAILIYA: Ismaili board member Al-Sayed Sedik accused some Egyptian clubs of distracting his side by making astronomical bids for some of the Dervishes players. He, however, didn't name any of…
Banker murdered by maid's husband
CAIRO: The prosecution office is calling for the death penalty for Sameh Naguib, accused in the murder of Hala Fayek, head of the credit department at Banque Misr who was…
