Abo Fana detainees held for 45 more days
CAIRO: A Minya judge has ruled that 15 people involved in the violent Abo Fana monastery clashes last May be detained for an extra 45 days.The ruling ignored the defense…
Shikabala resumes Zamalek training
CAIRO: Mahmoud "Shikabala Abdel Razek has resumed training with Zamalek ahead of his expected return to action on Oct. 3 after serving a six-month ban.The Zamalek player has been out…
Ramzi offered job as Egypt U-20 assistant coach
CAIRO: ENPPI board has given assistant coach Hani Ramzi the green light to leave and work with Egypt's U-20 team technical staff.Ramzi has been offered the job of assisting coach…
Al-Nahhas nears Ahli comeback
CAIRO: Ahly sweeper Emad Al-Nahhas should resume training with the Egyptian champions within four weeks, the club announced on its official website on Saturday.The former Ismaili player has been out…
Egyptian ship hijacked near Somalia, says official
KUALA LUMPUR: An Egyptian cargo ship with 25 crew members has been hijacked by pirates off Somalia s coast, the 10th vessel to be seized in less than two months,…
French filmfest showcases US movies, pays tribute to Spike Lee
DEAUVILLE: US stars were set to descend on the posh French resort of Deauville Friday for the Festival of American Cinema which this year pays tribute to maverick African-American director…
British publisher to bring out controversial Prophet Mohamed novel
LONDON: A novel about the Prophet Mohamed and his child bride, which has already caused controversy in the United States and Serbia, will be released in Britain next month, its…
Oil falls on slowing US demand, dollar
LONDON: Oil prices fell more than $1 on Friday as flagging US demand and the stronger dollar extended crude s losses to 8 percent this week. US crude traded down…