Editorial: Egyptians in a hostage situation
The strange abduction case that's kept journalists busy since Monday is yet another example of how, in a reflection of the Egyptian government's attitude, even criminals take the Egyptian citizen…
Cairo University professors to receive 125 percent increase in allowance
CAIRO: Teaching staff and other employees of Cairo University will receive increased allowances, the official news agency MENA reported Friday while a Cairo University faculty member questioned how the raises…
Arab Contractors fine Kyere
CAIRO: Arab Contractors imposed a $5,000 fine on Guinean midfielder Samuel Kyere for his reckless behavior during last weekend s tie against Ismaili. He has been fined after his bust…
Abdel-Monsef denies malaria infection
CAIRO: Zamalek keeper Mohamed Abdel-Monsef denied rumors that he missed the team s clash against Dynamos in the CAF Champions League due to malaria infection.Abdel-Monsef suffered a strong fever upon…
US Navy drives off possible pirates near Somalia
CAIRO: The US Navy says a security team aboard one of its oilers off the coast of Somalia fired warning shots at two small approaching boats, driving them off.The navy…
Hostages are safe, no release date set
CAIRO: The 19 Egyptians and tourists who have been kidnapped near the Sudanese border are safe and in good health, according to a source at the tour operator of the…
Foreign exit from Egypt blue chips sinks index
CAIRO: Egypt s two main indexes dipped sharply lower on Wednesday, with most blue-chip firms declining as foreign investors retreated amid continuing global financial upheaval. The benchmark CASE 30 fell…
Egypt bourse extends losses, foreigners sell
CAIRO: Egypt s main stock indexes fell for a fourth straight day on Thursday, with foreign investors selling heavily on fears of a further global economic slowdown, brokers said. We…