Hadari learning French, says pressure not an issue
CAIRO: Essam El-Hadari said that feels no pressure as he gears up for his first FC Sion appearance, following his controversial move to the Swiss club.The former Al Ahly goal-keeper…
Zamalek aim to settle players' dues
CAIRO: Zamalek assistant coach Mohamed Helmi revealed that the club intend to fulfill their financial obligations towards the players prior to the Egyptian Cup final against ENPPI. We want our…
Baladeya-Ahly game switched to Tanta
CAIRO: Al Ahly's league game against Baladeyat El Mahalla will be played in Tanta instead of El Mahalla El Kobra, the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) said on Saturday.Baladeya and Ghazl…
Boy called Islam banned from French TV show because of name
PARIS: The parents of a nine-year-old boy called Islam are to press charges for discrimination after a French television production company allegedly excluded their son from its programs because of…
Rising grain prices can benefit European, Third World growers, says EU
ATHENS: Soaring grain prices that sparked protests in several countries could be a good thing for farmers in both Europe and the developing world, the European Union s top agriculture…
Red-hot oil prices continue higher
SINGAPORE: Soaring oil prices continued higher in Asia on Friday, trading above $115 dollars on the back of a weakening US dollar that has helped drive a series of record…
Three smugglers feared trapped in Gaza tunnel
EL-ARISH: An Egyptian security official said three people were feared buried on Friday under the rubble of a collapsed tunnel used by smugglers to ferry goods to and from the…
IMF head warns that food shortages can topple governments, even spark war
PARIS: The head of the International Monetary Fund warned Friday that soaring world food prices can have dire consequences, such as toppling governments and even triggering wars.Dominique Strauss-Kahn told France…