US Congress to push for Ayman Nour's release, says democracy advocate
CAIRO: United States presidential candidates, Barack Obama and John McCain, both condemn the detention of Ayman Nour, ex-presidential candidate and founder of Al Ghad Party, and the US Congress will…
CBE raises rates to tame price expectations
CAIRO: Egypt s central bank said on Friday it had raised key interest rates by a half percentage point, its sixth increase this year, to contain inflation expectations. It raised…
India to host new Live Earth concert
MUMBAI: India is to host a Live Earth concert later this year, featuring stars from the world of music, film and television to raise funds for solar energy, organizers announced…
Bali bristles over Indonesian porn bill
DENPASAR: The Indonesian holiday isle of Bali is up in arms over a new pornography bill which some say threatens Hindu traditions and the bikini-clad tourism industry.From its mountain temples…
Survey finds European negativity for Muslims, Jews
WASHINGTON: Growing numbers of Europeans are holding negative views of both Jews and Muslims, a survey of countries around the world found.The latest survey of the Pew Global Attitudes Project…
EYE ON CRIME
Expired medication found at Syrian trader s house A Syrian merchant in Sixth of October City was arrested along with his son for repackaging expired medication and selling them to…
Hollmann hits out at CAF
CAIRO: Zamalek coach Reiner Hollmann hit out at Confederation of African Football (CAF) for setting an afternoon kick-off for his side's clash against Dynamos Harare.The German tactician believes it will…
Hossam Hassan lashes out at 'jealous' officials
CAIRO: Masri coach Hossam Hassan said on Thursday that Egyptian Football Association (EFA) officials are mistreating him because they are jealous of his success.The 42-year-old was handed a six-match touchline…
