Australia funds vocational training project for children
CAIRO: The Australian Embassy in Cairo has allocated LE 58,000 to address child labor issues in Egypt.The money was spent on supplying a new bakery workshop with equipment so it…
Nazif's heckler at Cairo University says he was provoked by PM's speech
CAIRO: "Mr. President, Mr. President, Egypt's youth are behind bars. With those words Belal Diab, a 20-year-old literature student at Cairo University, interrupted Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif as he addressed…
Al-Azhar tunnel closure brings Cairo traffic to a standstill
CAIRO: The Al-Azhar tunnel was closed Tuesday, after what the Interior Ministry said was an electrical failure, although there several other possible explanations were given.According to a traffic policeman at…
Security forces crack down on satellite channels
CAIRO: Egyptian security forces last Wednesday raided the headquarters of the Cairo News Company, which is in charge of transmitting live broadcasts from Egypt to news satellite channels, according to…
Construction halted on Damietta's controversial fertilizer plant
CAIRO: Construction has halted and equipment seized at the site of the Agrium petrochemical plant in Damietta, according to local press.A petition from the Housing and Building Cooperative in Damietta…
Baladeya hold on to home advantage
CAIRO: Baladeya president Mahmoud Al-Shami still hopes that his side s Egyptian League game against Ahli on Monday will be played in Mahalla.The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) announced on Saturday…
Flavio extends Ahly deal
CAIRO: Angolan striker Flavio has penned a four-year contract extension with Ahly, the Egyptian champions announced on Sunday. I preferred to stay with Ahly because of the club s stability.…
As You Like It: British firm scores hit with manga Shakespeare
LONDON: A British publisher has scored a hit with manga comic book versions of Shakespeare s classic plays - and this week unveiled plans for more.Publishing house SelfMadeHero presented seven…