MP accuses government of pilfering Gaza aid
CAIRO: MP Farid Ismail filed an urgent interrogation request in which he accused the government of "stealing donations intended for Gaza, he told Daily News Egypt.Ismail claims that Egyptian police…
New thanawiya amma system to kick off in two years
CAIRO: A new thanawiya amma (national high school certificate) system will be implemented starting the 2010-2011 academic year, said Education Minister Youssry El-Gamal. In a meeting with the Shoura Council's…
Higher admin court ruling allows security on Cairo University campus
CAIRO: In a Higher Administrative Court ruling, security forces were allowed again inside Cairo University, overturning a November 2008 ruling by a lower Administrative Court, banning their presence on campus.The…
Ghaly receives minor knock
CAIRO: Nasr midfielder Hossam Ghaly was forced to quit the Saudi club's Sunday training after colliding with goalkeeper Mohamed Al-Khogali.Saudi newspaper Al-Eqtisadiah said that the injury is unlikely to prevent…
Al-Ashri reveals Jose factor
CAIRO: Harras Hodoud coach Tarek Al-Ashri revealed that Ahly manager Manuel Jose motivated him ahead of the Egyptian Cup final against ENPPI.The military side won the first trophy in their…
Some 300 illegal migrants including Egyptians land in Malta
VALLETTA: Around 300 illegal immigrants aboard a rickety fishing trawler landed in Malta Sunday, the largest single arrival in more than a year, the Maltese army said.The migrants tried to…