Egypt faces obstacles in recovering antiquities
CAIRO: More than half a century ago, a prominent Egyptian archaeologist unearthed a stunning ancient mummy mask at the Sakkara pyramids near Cairo - the golden image of a noblewoman…
Egypt bolsters Gaza border force as Palestinians demonstrate
AL-ARISH: Egypt on Monday sent 400 police to bolster security at its Rafah border terminal with the Gaza Strip amid demonstrations by Palestinians calling for the crossing to be opened.The…
Government papers 'breach' Tamim ban
CAIRO: Two lawyers filed a complaint against the three biggest state-run newspapers for breaching the media ban imposed on the Suzanne Tamim murder trial.Lawyers Ihab Naguib and Mohamed Shaaban submitted…
Swingers' trial set for Dec. 12
CAIRO: The Agouza Misdemeanors Court referred the case of the couple arrested for organizing "spouse-swapping parties to a specialized court to hear the case on Dec. 12.The attorney general accused…
Brazil will not undermine Egypt – Dunga
CAIRO: Brazil coach Dunga said he won t be taking the Pharaohs lightly when the two teams meet in the Confederations Cup in June. I saw some games for Egypt…
Muhammadi to undergo Blackburn medical
CAIRO: ENPPI s Ahmed Al-Muhammadi will undergo a medical check up at Blackburn Rovers on Monday after convincing manager Paul Ince that he is good enough to play in the…
Italy's Lippi says Egypt is a potential threat
CAIRO: Italy coach Marcello Lippi highlighted the threat that Egypt might pose in the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup.The world champions were drawn with Egypt in Group B of the tournament,…
Gohari tips Egypt for semi-final berth
CAIRO: Former Egypt coach Mahmoud Al-Gohari believes the Pharaohs are well capable of reaching the Confederations Cup semis.Egypt were drawn along with world champions Italy, Copa America winners Brazil and…
Shehata pleased that Egypt avoided Spain
CAIRO: Hassan Shehata is happy that Egypt avoided being drawn alongside European champions Spain in the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup.The Pharaohs were drawn with world champions Italy, Copa America winners…