Issue of succession won't harm economy, says PM
CAIRO: Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif has been assuaging the concerns of local and foreign investors who worry that the ongoing issue of Egypt's presidential succession may harm the country's economy.Speaking…
Hamas security detains father of Mohammed El-Dura
GAZA CITY: Hamas security briefly detained on Saturday the father of iconic Palestinian boy Mohammed El-Dura, who became a national symbol when he was killed during intense fighting in Gaza…
Arab powerhouses to decide on attending US peace summit
CAIRO: Key Arab governments will announce Friday if they will attend a US-backed Mideast peace conference aimed at relaunching the stalled Palestinian-Israeli peace talks, said an Arab League official Sunday.…
Iran government ban on Garcia Marquez novel spurs local interest in book
TEHRAN: An Iranian government decision to forbid the second printing of a Persian translation of Colombian writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez has spurred interest in the book, booksellers said Saturday. The…
Abdel Ghani injury not chronic, says Zamalek
CAIRO: Zamalek have denied on Saturday reports that midfielder Alaa Abdel Ghani is suffering from a chronic knee injury.The energetic midfielder has been sidelined for long periods and suffered several…
Egypt dominate Arab Games
CAIRO: Egypt tightened their grip on the summit of the Pan Arab Games, reaching 60 gold medals after five days of the competition.The hosts were given a boost by the…
Jose receives warm reception in Cairo
CAIRO: Hundreds of Al Ahly fans gathered at the Cairo airport on Saturday to welcome Manuel Jose, as a sort of an apology to the Portuguese manager who came under…
Gaish avoid ACL favorites in quarter-finals draw
CAIRO: Al-Gaish were fortunate to avoid last year s Arab Champions League finalists ES Setif of Algeria and Faisali of Jordan in the quarter-finals group stage draw of the competition.The…
SPORTS TALK: The direction to take
The death knell has been tolling every day since Al Ahly lost the African Champions League title to Tunisia's Etoile last week. Much of the public, press and perhaps even…
Greek doctor investigated over surgeon's forged signature
ATHENS: A senior Greek heart surgeon is under investigation for allegedly using a certificate bearing the forged signature of renowned Egyptian-British surgeon Sir Magdi Yacoub to land a job at…
