Internet back to 80 pct capacity, says telecom ministry

CAIRO: Up to 80 percent of Egypt's internet capacity was restored Sunday morning, two days after breaks in underwater cables in the Mediterranean brought the regional information highway to a…

Safaa Abdoun

Evidence complete in Al Nada murders, claims lawyer

CAIRO: The evidence in the case being built against the defendant in the Sixth of October City murder of two girls is corroborative and almost complete, according to the lawyer…

Abdel-Rahman Hussein

Michel snubs Zamalek offer, agent

CAIRO: Henri Michel snubbed Zamalek's offer to become their new coach, the French coach's agent said on Saturday. Yes, it is true they (Zamalek) approached us a couple weeks ago…

Hatem Maher

Sports Talk: It doesn't really matter

After their dismal performance in the Club World Cup in Japan, Ahly return to Cairo with tails between their legs. The great prediction of reaching the final and a possible…

Alaa Abdel-Ghani

Azmi to leave Hacettepe in January

CAIRO: Egyptian defender Amir Azmi said on Saturday that he decided to leave Turkish side Hacettepe Spor when the transfer window re-opens in January.The former Zamalek man is growing increasingly…

Hatem Maher

Booby-trapped suitcase discovered, say police

AL-ARISH: An Egyptian security official says a booby trapped suitcase carrying 25 kilograms of explosives was defused near the Egyptian border with Israel and Gaza.The official, who spoke on condition…

Ashraf Sweilam

Zamalek enter Shebin defender chase

CAIRO: Shebin president Abdel-Monem Shiha confirmed that Zamalek have launched negotiations to sign club defender Mohamed Adel in January. A senior Zamalek official contacted me regarding the purchase of Mohamed…

Amro Hassan

Pope receives Muslim delegation

VATICAN CITY: Pope Benedict XVI received a Muslim delegation on Wednesday that participated in a seminar focused on steering young people away from religious radicalism, the Vatican said.The seminar brought…

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