Why not revive presidential referendums?
What happened during the registration period for the local council elections last week confirms that changing the way we choose the president of the Republic was a step backward not…
New martyrs: Crisis escalates with 15 'bread queues' deaths
CAIRO: It was 3 am when people started showing up at Al-Daher Bakery, which begins work at 5 am."I am used to coming as early as I can to get…
Amr Khaled takes on drugs, delivers motivational speech
CAIRO: Popular Muslim preacher Amr Khaled encouraged youth to assume a positive role within their communities, pursue their dreams and overcome challenges they might face, at a lecture he gave…
Bread protests break out in Fayoum, president intervenes
CAIRO: President Hosni Mubarak has ordered the army-controlled bakeries to raise bread production in an attempt to quell the acute anger over the shortage of subsidized bread. The order came…
Courts rule in favor of Brotherhood nomination in elections
CAIRO: An Administrative Court in Mansoura ruled in favor of Muslim Brotherhood candidates Saturday night, allowing them to run in the municipal elections of Kafr Saad and Al-Zarka districts in…
NDP women celebrate, others lose out on candidacy
CAIRO: Despite some success stories, the 8th Conference for the National Council for Women (NCW) in Giza, held Sunday to celebrate National Women's Day, raises questions about whether the NCW…
Ismaili deny Ahly offer for Karim
ISMAILIYA: Ismaili football director Ali Gheit denied on Sunday that the club has received an offer from Al Ahly to sign Iraqi striker Mostafa Karim. Ahly have never inquired about…
Ahly advance after Al-Tahrir withdrawal
CAIRO: Ahly have advanced to the CAF Champions League round of 16 after Eritrean opponents Al-Tahrir withdrew from the competition on Saturday. CAF have received a fax from Al-Tahrir confirming…
Masri give coach Hassan first win
CAIRO: Masri gave new coach Hossam Hassan his first win in charge of the club after a precious 3-1 home victory over Ghazl Mahalla.The win ease Masri s relegation worries…