Egyptian-German activist released
CAIRO: Activist Philip Rizk has been released four days after being abducted by state security investigations forces.Rizk is at home with his family and "doing OK according to his friend…
Coroner says no forensic evidence against 6th of October murder defendant
CAIRO: The state coroner turned South Cairo Criminal Court on its head Wednesday with a testimony which denied the existence of any evidence proving that a 19-year-old charged with the…
CAF picks Shehata as Africa's coach for 2008
LAGOS: The Confederation of African Football (CAF) picked Egypt coach, Hassan Shehata as Africa s Coach of the Year, and the team he led to successfully defend the Nations Cup…
Mido reveals Egypt sacrifice
CAIRO: Wigan Athletic striker Mido said he's unconditionally loyal to the Egyptian national team, refusing allegations that he never reaches full potential when playing for the Pharaohs.Mido hasn't regularly played…
Zaki confident of Agogo's ability
CAIRO: Wigan Athletic striker Amr Zaki confirmed that Zamalek will benefit from Junior Agogo's presence at the club.Since joining Zamalek in the summer from Nottingham Forest, the Ghana striker has…
In Egypt courts are used to settle scores with journalists, says CPJ rep
CAIRO: While the numbers of journalists killed and imprisoned both fell in 2008, the situation of press freedom generally in the Middle East continued to deteriorate, said representatives of the…
Gaza truce depends on Israeli election, says Hamas
CAIRO: Hamas is awaiting the outcome of Tuesday s Israeli election to know whether a long-term truce deal in Gaza can be reached, senior Hamas member Osama Hamdan told AFP.Egypt…
Jeffrey Sachs says current global trajectory 'unsustainable"
CAIRO: Economist and author Jeffrey Sachs' diagnosis for many of the modern world's economic, political and social challenges may not come as much of a surprise in this congested city:…