The languishing initiative
Even before it begins the Arab summit scheduled for the latter part of March in Damascus, is in serious trouble; there are several political discords among Arab states as well…
Egypt targets moderate Muslim Brothers
Khaled Hamza Salam and I are on opposite ends of the political spectrum. He is a member of the Muslim Brotherhood, Egypt's largest opposition movement, which wants to turn Egypt…
Mahalla demo broken up, pay strike continues
CAIRO: Al Mahalla Al-Kubra workers staged a demonstration in solidarity with the people of Gaza on Thursday. Organized by a board of parties and movements including the Muslim Brotherhood, workers…
El-Saeid holds premiership of Tagammu party
CAIRO: Rifaat El-Saeid gained another victory in the Tagammu party elections held March 5. In the packed and smoky Tagammu party headquarters in downtown Cairo, party members gathered in their…
Helmi angry at Al-Safti's suspension
Zamalek assistant coach Mohamed Helmi is angry after defender Amr Al-Safti was handed a three-match suspension on Wednesday.The combative defender was sent-off in Zamalek s 1-1 draw with Ittihad after…
Getafe eye Abou Trika
CAIRO: Spanish first division side Getafe is interested in signing Al Ahly playmaker Mohamed Abou Trika, reports claimed on Thursday. Websites such as Mercato 365, Football and Transfer Market Web…
Fourteen dead in land dispute
CAIRO: Fourteen people were killed on Tuesday when a land dispute erupted into armed clashes between rival gunmen northwest of Cairo, a security official said. An initial toll had also…
