US keeps people guessing as Mideast meet approaches
WASHINGTON: Just two weeks before an international Middle East conference in Annapolis, Washington has the world guessing about a gathering aimed at jumpstarting the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. Officials have not…
Nile Air orders 9 Airbus 321s at Dubai Airshow
DUBAI: The Cairo-based airline startup Nile Air placed firm orders for nine Airbus 321s, the European plane-maker said Wednesday. The aircraft will cost $792 million at list prices.The airline, owned…
Ibra named Swedish player of the year, Shaaban best keeper
CAIRO: Inter Milan star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic won the Golden ball for the Swedish player of the Year on Monday while Rami Shaaban won the best keeper award. The 26-year…
Google announces development of first open platform for mobile devices
CAIIRO: Last week, Google - together with a broad alliance of leading technology and wireless companies - announced the development of Android, the first open and comprehensive platform for mobile…
Friendly Internet Spider-Man
LOS ANGELES: Comic-book powerhouse Marvel is putting some of its older comics online, hoping to reintroduce young people to its famous superheroes like X-Men and Fantastic Four by showcasing the…
Police officers investigated for allegedly ordering 2 teens raped
CAIRO: Two police officers are under investigation after two teenagers alleged that the officers ordered other prisoners to rape them at a police station, prosecution officials said Wednesday.A lieutenant and…
Cairo airport targets smokers
CAIRO: Authorities have begun slapping on-the-spot fines on people caught smoking at Cairo airport, the official Mena news agency reported on Tuesday. It said that 100 people - including passengers…
Al Ahly accuse Etoile of match-fixing
CAIRO: Al Ahly will provide evidence to CAF showing that a match-fixing occurred during the Champions League final, the Egyptian champions said on Wednesday.The Red Devils missed out on winning…
Zamalek expect ban on Al Ahly players
CAIRO: Zamalek are expecting to see sanctions, from the Egyptian Football Association, on Al Ahly players after being caught on TV insulting their Tunisian opponents in the CAF Champions League…
