Egypt police kill African migrant at Israel border
RAFAH: Egyptian border police shot dead an African migrant early on Friday as he tried to enter Israel illegally, a security official told AFP.The unidentified man, trying to reach Israel…
Megahed's family urges Obama to intervene
CAIRO: The family of an Egyptian student who was recently acquitted from criminal charges in the US, have sent a letter to US President Barack Obama and other federal officials…
Swine flu will probably spread to new regions, says WHO
GENEVA: The World Health Organization said Friday research suggests the A(H1N1) swine flu virus is so contagious it will probably spread to new, so far unaffected regions.Acting WHO Assistant Director-General…
Sports Talk: Can't get closer
We are in the midst of a photo finish in the Egyptian football league. Ahly and Ismaili, tied at 60 points, one game left for each. It s one of…
Ahly close in on Smouha left-back
CAIRO: Ahly are close to signing Smouha left-back Wael Shafik as they continue to scout for talent in the Egyptian second division.The Red Devils have announced on Wednesday the signing…
Cannes dons 3D specs for film festival lift-off
Cannes lifted off Wednesday with 3D cartoon comedy Up as Brad Pitt and Quentin Tarantino and a bevy of auteur directors and megastars lined up for the French Riviera film…
Telecom Egypt Q1 profit up 72 pct, beats forecasts
CAIRO: Telecom Egypt reported a 72 percent rise in first quarter net profit on Thursday and said it was open to spending its cash pile on acquiring a fixed and…
Israel renovating and raising barbed wire fence on border with Egypt
CAIRO: Israel has begun renovating and raising the barbed wire fence on its side of the Egyptian-Israeli border in a possible effort to curb attempts by African refugees to enter…
