Fatah-Hamas talks set for Oct. 25 in Cairo
CAIRO: Fatah and Hamas will meet in Cairo on Oct. 25 for Egyptian-mediated talks aimed at forming a transitional government comprising ministers acceptable to the rival factions, Hamas said on…
Egyptian stocks follow global markets higher
CAIRO: Egyptian stocks broke two sessions of massive declines to follow Arab Gulf and international stock markets higher on Thursday, a day after coordinated global interest rate cuts. Traders said…
Traders look for direction on oil market
VIENNA: Oil prices looked for direction Thursday as traders weighed fears that a looming world recession will crimp demand against speculation that OPEC may cut output to keep prices from…
Town riots after woman dies in police search
CAIRO: More than a hundred Egyptians attacked policemen with rocks and sticks in a town south of Cairo on Thursday after a pregnant woman died during a police search of…
Human rights crusaders in China, Russia tipped for Nobel Prize
OSLO: The 2008 Nobel Peace Prize could go to a Chinese or Russian dissident in an attempt to highlight the human rights situation in those countries, where the award would…
Ismaili appoint new football committee
CAIRO: Ismaili have appointed board member Nasr Aboul-Hassan as head of the club s new football committee.Aboul-Hassan will replace former committee chief Mohamed Salah Abu-Greisha as the latter is set…
Shikabala to feature in Zamalek friendlies
CAIRO: Zamalek playmaker Mahmoud "Shikabala Abdel-Razek is set to take part in the team s two friendly games in preparation for his league comeback on Oct. 26.The 21-year-old was serving…
Ismaili chairman promises better deals
Ismaili chairman Nasr Aboul-Hassan said that hiring new coach Ricardo Ferreira is only an initial step towards developing the team this season.Aboul-Hassan vows to make more signings in the January…
