In Rafah, despair and hope at the border
RAFAH, Egypt: Packed into the station wagon, under the dozens of boxes of blankets, clothing and food, is the casket bearing the body of Hanan Abu Traz's 20-year-old daughter, Sabreen.Together,…
Draft law to increase lawsuit fees 10-fold
CAIRO: The government proposed a new law that would increase the fees for filing lawsuits 10-fold, a move expected to create controversy because of the financial burden it poses. The…
Independent Union constitutional, says lawyer
CAIRO: The Independent General Union of Real Estate Tax Collectors has refuted suggestions made by Hassan Megawer, head of the Egyptian Federation of Trade Unions (EFTU), that the Independent Union…
Ittihad's talks with Junior fall through
CAIRO: Ittihad s talks with Ghanaian playmaker Awuley Quaye Junior to sign him in the January transfer window have fell through due to financial differences.Junior was close to signing for…
Egypt, Serbia vie for spot in second round
VARAZDIN: Serbia improved its chances of moving into the second round of the handball World Championships in Group D by defeating Egypt 30-22. Norway and Denmark are favorites in the…
ENPPI dealt Awad blow
CAIRO: ENPPI were dealt a major blow with the news that winger Islam Awad might miss the rest of the season after tearing a cruciate ligament in his right knee.Awad…
Abou-Trika voted BBC African Footballer of the Year
JOHANNESBURG: Egypt star Mohamed Abou-Trika was named 2008 BBC African Footballer of the Year Friday.The 30-year-old midfielder received more than half of 155,000 votes from listeners to the global service…
Police arrests 35 at Gaza war protest
CAIRO: Egyptian police arrested 35 people including four journalists at a downtown Cairo protest against Israel s war in Gaza on Saturday, a security official said.Anti-riot police were deployed in…