Survey explores issue of global citizenship
CAIRO: Seventy-three percent of a sample surveyed in Egypt said they identify themselves as Egyptian citizens, while 13 percent said they identify themselves as global citizens, with the remaining 13…
Egyptian police shoot and wound Ethiopian migrant
AL-ARISH: Egyptian police shot and wounded an Ethiopian migrant trying to enter Israel illegally on Friday, and separately traded fire with Bedouins who smuggle migrants, a security official said.Police also…
Squabble puts Russia wheat exports to Egypt in doubt
CAIRO: Black Sea wheat exports to Egypt have surged in the past year delighting Russian traders, but a decision by Cairo to quarantine several shipments over quality concerns is casting…
We wanted to upset Ahly, says Gaish keeper
CAIRO: Gaish goalkeeper Gharib Hafez said that his team was aiming to deny Ahly the Egyptian Premier League title.The military side slumped to a sensational 3-1 defeat to the Red…
Ahly and Ismailia to play-off for Egyptian title
JOHANNESBURG: Defending champions Al-Ahly and Ismailia will clash Sunday in a title play-off after finishing level on 63 points in the Egyptian championship.But it was a close call for an…
Zamalek avoid another worst record
CAIRO: Zamalek claimed a 2-0 victory over Police Union in the Egyptian Premier League on Wednesday to avoid ending the season in their lowest ever position.Two second-half penalties from Alaa…
Mido ousted from Algeria clash
CAIRO: Wigan Athletic striker Ahmed "Mido Hossam was not included in the 28-man squad named by Egypt coach Hassan Shehata for the Oman friendly and the Algeria World Cup qualifier.The…
Correction
In a story titled "Government cuts promised 30 percent annual raise to 5 percent , which ran on May 9, 2009, Daily News Egypt reported that the social raise was…