Rights group call for amendments of trade union laws
CAIRO: Egyptian rights group the Center for Trade Union Workers' Services (CTUWS) says that existing legislation governing trade union activity must be amended."Revision of the legal framework governing trade union…
Media zeros in on violence in schools following child's death
CAIRO: The tragic death of 11-year-old Islam Badr has created media frenzy about corporal punishment in schools. The fourth grade student at Saad Othman Primary School in Alexandria died after…
Energy ministry hikes electricity prices
CAIRO: Egypt's Ministry of Electricity and Energy announced increases in electricity prices for domestic, commercial, agricultural and services consumption to be applied in November for the October bills. The increase…
We need true fans, says Zamalek's Refaat
CAIRO: Zamalek football director Ahmed Refaat urges true supporters to stand by the team as he criticized the fans attitude towards players.The White s fans invaded the pitch in protest…
Ismaili cruise to ACL second round
ISMAILIYA: Ismaili qualified to the second round of the Arab Champions League (ACL) after beating Busaiteen of Bahrain 4-1 in Ismailia on Tuesday.In the second leg which was played in…
Zidan out of Benin friendly
CAIRO: Borussia Dortmund striker Mohamed Zidan wasn't called up for Egypt s friendly against Benin on Nov. 19, despite settling disagreements with Coach Hassan Shehata.Shehata has named five abroad-based players…
Egypt's Rwanda World Cup qualifier postponed
CAIRO: World governing body FIFA has rescheduled Egypt s World Cup qualifier against Rwanda for June 10. A fax was sent to the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) by FIFA on…
Bin Laden son requests political asylum in Spain: interior ministry
MADRID: One of Al-Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden s sons has asked for political asylum in Spain, an interior ministry spokesman said Tuesday, confirming a report in top-selling daily newspaper…
