Draft law proposes moving mental patients to public hospitals
CAIRO: Egypt s cabinet is discussing a new mental health law that would allow patients suffering from mental and psychological ailments to receive treatment at specialized departments in public hospitals…
Only courts can order death for 'depraved' TV bosses, says Saudi cleric
RIYADH: A top Saudi cleric and judge sought Sunday to tone down a controversial religious edict sanctioning the killing of owners of television stations that air debauchery, saying they could…
Abo Fana Arabs refuse to sign agreement
CAIRO: Arab tribes in Abo Fana refused to sign a reconciliation and land distribution agreement on Saturday because, they said, it would imply an admission that Arab detainees were responsible…
Hossam Hassan quits as Masri manager
PORT SAID: Hossam Hassan said he quit as Masri manager because of what he described as the unfair treatment from referees and the Egyptian Football Association (EFA). Referees don t…
Agogo shocked by Egyptian fans' affection
CAIRO: Junior Agogo revealed his amazement by the amount of affection shown by football fans towards the game in Egypt. The supporters affection for football is amazing, the Ghana striker,…
'Fantastic Zaki' earns coach praise
CAIRO: Amr Zaki earned praise from Wigan s assistant coach Eric Black after scoring the equalizer in the 1-1 draw with Sunderland on Saturday.The Egyptian international netted his fourth goal…
Experts call for halt to bluefin tuna fishing in Mediterranean
MARSEILLE: The continued overfishing of bluefin tuna in the Mediterranean is a disgrace and all fishing of the species in the region must be suspended immediately, a panel said Thursday.A…