Two female weightlifting champs get the boot
CAIRO: The Egyptian Weightlifting Federation has unanimously decided to strike off its register two high-profile weightlifters during a board meeting on Monday. Nahla Ramadan, a former world youth champion, and…
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Egypt, Iran presidents talk directly for first timeReuters reported that President Hosni Mubarak and his Iranian counterpart Mahmoud Ahmadinejad have discussed regional issues by telephone, the first direct talks between…
Hundreds of demonstrators arrested at Gaza solidarity protest
CAIRO: Two thousand demonstrators, including Members of Parliament, were arrested Wednesday afternoon in Downtown Cairo during a protest against the Israeli blockade imposed on the Gaza Strip, according to Gamal…
Hunger revolution breaks down barriers in Rafah
CAIRO: An estimated 60,000 Palestinians stormed into Egypt Wednesday after 15 explosions blew holes in the metal border wall, paving the way for blockaded Gazans to flood into Rafah seeking…
US Fed rate cuts lift Egypt stock market
CAIRO: Egyptian shares recovered some of their value on Wednesday after three consecutive days of sharp declines triggered by fears of a global economic slowdown.The CASE 30 index was up…
Street talk: This day in History
I rubbed my eyes repeatedly at midnight on the eve of the 28th of Ramadan. I desperately wanted to keep my eyes open to watch the Laylat Al Qadr sermon…
Defending champ Egypt beats Cameroon 4-2 at African Cup
KUMASI: Mohamed Zidan scored two spectacular goals in the first half Tuesday to lead defending champion Egypt to a 4-2 win over shaky Cameroon in the African Cup of Nations.Hosni…
Saudi women may soon drive, check into hotels
DUBAI: Women in Saudi Arabia can now stay in a hotel or a furnished apartment without a male guardian according to a decision by the Ministry of Trade, reported the…