Justice ministry denies rumors of hiked marriage fees
CAIRO: Rumors of a LE 4,000 fee for issuing marriage contracts to be applied starting yesterday, Aug. 1, had couples diving head first into matrimonial bliss, dodging what was to…
Journalists challenge Egypt's exceptional laws at seminar
CAIRO: Journalists on Thursday considered the role of the press in challenging exceptional laws during a seminar held at the Hisham Mubarak Law Center."Freedom of expression in Egypt is restricted…
Controversy follows approval of new executive statute for sports federations
CAIRO: In spite of the approval of the new executive statute for sports federations by a majority vote during the Extraordinary General Assembly of the National Olympic Committee (NOC) held…
Al-Gaish selected in Arab Champions League
CAIRO: Al-Gaish will be Egypt s representatives in the 2008-2009 Arab Champions League for the second season running.The Arab Football Association invited the military side once again, after they finished…
Muslims to take Prophet cartoon protest to top Danish Court
COPENHAGEN: Seven Muslim organizations will file suit in Denmark s highest court against newspaper editors who in 2005 first published controversial cartoons of the Prophet Mohamed, one of the groups…
Egypt diplomat to head Arab League mission in Iraq
CAIRO: Arab League Chief Amr Moussa has named an Egyptian diplomat to head the pan-Arab body s mission in Iraq, the league said on Thursday.Hani Khalaf will head to Baghdad…
Egypt and Uganda urge more time for Beshir, says minister
KAMPALA: Possible charges against Sudanese President Omar Al-Beshir should be delayed and he should be given time to improve the security situation in Darfur, the presidents of Egypt and Uganda…
Congressmen dispel rumors of October surprise attack on Iran
CAIRO: US Congressmen from both the Republican and Democratic parties dismissed the possibility of an attack on Iran in October to influence the outcome of the presidential elections, during a…
