Egypt and Brazil spearhead UN rights body economic crisis session
GENEVA: The Human Rights Council will convene for a special session next week to address challenges arising from the economic crisis, the president of the UN agency said Friday. The…
Truck drivers continue protest against new traffic law
CAIRO: Truck drivers around Egypt continued a general strike they began on Friday, which they say will go on until the government cancels a decree that bans the use of…
Pharmacists to begin strike over new tax rules
CAIRO: The Ministry of Health has announced contingency plans ahead of a planned strike by Egyptian pharmacists scheduled to take place in Cairo's downtown Doctors' Syndicate by midday today.Dr Kamal…
Controversy mars results of Judges Club elections
CAIRO: The Judges Club election results will effectively hinder its role as a bulwark for judicial independence and citizen rights, say proponents of the "independence faction of the club. With…
No fans, no pressure- Ismaili's Ricardo
CAIRO: Ismaili coach Ricardo Ferreira believes that the empty seats at Ismailia stadium had a positive impact on his team, in the wake of the 2-0 league win over Harras…
Al-Weeshi proud of personal achievement
CAIRO: Arab Contractors striker Reda Al-Weeshi is proud that his opener against Olympic is ranked among the fastest 10 goals in the Egyptian Premier League history.The combative frontman scored twice…
Al-Badri praises attacking trio
CAIRO: Ahly assistant coach Hossam Al-Badri said that Ahmed Hassan, Mohamed Barakat and Flavio Amado played the biggest role in the team s 2-1 over Masri on Saturday.An own goal…
