Diabetics to reach 380 mln, says health minister
CAIRO: The number of diabetics worldwide is expected to rise from 200 million to 380 million by next year, said Minister of Health Hatem Al-Gabaly at a press conference during…
UN panel adopts resolution calling for moratorium on death penalty
UNITED NATIONS: A UN General Assembly panel on Thursday passed a resolution calling for a moratorium on executions with the ultimate goal of abolishing the practice despite fierce opposition from…
Mido unsure about CAN selection
CAIRO: Ahmed "Mido Hossam said he is not sure about his chances of being selected for Egypt in the 2008 African Cup of Nations in Ghana.The Middlesbrough striker made himself…
For or against: CityStars patrons divided over possible entry fees
CAIRO: Last week, sources at CityStars told Daily News Egypt that different strategies were being vetted out to deal with the tremendous increase in the number of visitors to the…
Defense team speaks out in third hearing as Eissa's trial continues
CAIRO: The third hearing of Al-Dostour Editor Ibrahim Eissa's trial continued Wednesday in the New Cairo State Security Court with the testimonies of defense witnesses. Eissa was once again absent…
Bahai trial postponed; defendant claims judge mocked faith
CAIRO: The Cairo Court of Administrative Justice postponed Tuesday its decision in two high-profile legal cases involving the right of Bahais to obtain official documents. The court is expected to…
Experts warn against the health hazards caused by zinc deficiencies
CAIRO: Some congenital defects in newborns have been attributed to low levels of both zinc and manganese in pregnant women, according to Dr Etidal Mahmoud Dawoud, a complementary medicine researcher.Deficiencies…
Pope celebrates 36th anniversary of papacy following recovery
CAIRO: Thousands of Copts celebrated with Egyptian Pope Shenouda the 36th anniversary of his papacy on Wednesday. The church congregation was worried about the Pope's health following his hospitalization for…
Al-Azhar insists drowned Egyptians were martyrs
CARIO: The highest authority in Sunni Islam overruled Egypt s mufti on Wednesday by branding a group of Egyptian illegal immigrants who drowned in a bid to reach Europe as…
Lawyer in Higazy's case requests continuance
CAIRO: The Administrative Court at State Council adjourned Mohamed Higazy's case to Jan. 15. Gamal Eid, Higazy's lawyer and the director of the Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (HRInfo),…
