100 Islamic scholars condemn closure of Rafah border
CAIRO: Some 100 Islamic scholars, mostly from Saudi Arabia, signed an official document, in which they condemned "some Arab countries for closing the Rafah border crossing, accusing them of being…
Abou-Trika short-listed for top African award
JOHANNESBURG: A new name will be engraved on the African Footballer of the Year trophy next month after three stars were short-listed on Wednesday for the 2008 award.Arsenal and Togo…
Karim not for sale, says Ismaili board
ISMAILIYA: Ismaili are not willing to sell Iraqi striker Mostafa Karim, amid speculation suggesting his exit this winter, the club board said. The 21-year-old has reportedly impressed some Arab clubs…
FIFA honor Palestine with special award
CAIRO: FIFA have presented Palestine with the inaugural Development Award during the Footballer of the Year Gala ceremony in Zurich.The award was intended to demonstrate the efforts made by the…
Egypt reach best-ever position in FIFA ranking
CAIRO: Egypt made slight progress in the monthly FIFA ranking for national teams by moving up to the 15th place for the first time ever.The Pharaohs had leaped unprecedented into…
Zamalek near Mpondo deal
CAIRO: Zamalek are on the verge of signing Cotonsport defensive midfielder Stephane Kingue Mpondo, the player s agent told FilGoal.com.According to the agent, Mpondo has agreed all personal terms with…
Officials: Egyptian teacher abducted in Somalia
MOGADISHU: Gunmen abducted an Egyptian teacher in Somalia s relatively peaceful northwestern breakaway republic where such kidnappings are rare, officials said Wednesday.Mohamed Mustafa Ibrahim was stopped late Tuesday as he…
22 Mahalla workers continue sit-in
CAIRO: Twenty-two employees of the Ghazl El-Mahalla spinning factory continued their sit-in Wednesday after negotiations failed to reach a resolution to their demands.The 22 workers initiated the sit-in at the…
