Three Egyptians seriously injured in a land mine explosion in Sinai
ISMAILIYA: Three Egyptians were seriously injured in an explosion Monday of a leftover land mine east of Egypt s Suez Canal, hospital officials said.The three - an army officer, a…
Hassan apologizes for Burundi red card
CAIRO: Egypt skipper Ahmed Hassan apologized for being sent off in the 2008 African Nations Cup qualifier 0-0 draw in Burundi on Sunday. The Anderlecht playmaker saw red shortly after…
Family loses 3 children
CAIRO: A family in Marsa Matrouh suffered through a series of tragic accidents that resulted in the death of their three children, reported Al-Ahram daily newspaper. It started when the…
Al Ahly agree to play Contactors before Ramadan
CAIRO: Al Ahly agreed to play Arab Contractors on Wednesday, instead of Thursday, which will likely be the first day of Ramadan.According to Al Ahly s official website, the club…
Libya miss out on Nations Cup spot
CAIRO: Libya missed out on a place in next year s African Cup of Nations following a 1-1 draw with DR Congo on Saturday.Galatasaray striker Shabani Nonda gave the hosts…
Hidelina owner, sister to remain in jail next court session: Court
CAIRO: Hany Surur, owner of the company implicated in the infected blood bags schandal, his sister and five other suspects are to stay in prison until the next court session…
Court postpones verdict in Baha'i case to Oct. 30
CAIRO: The Court of Administrative Justice in Cairo postponed until Oct. 30 its verdict on the two lawsuits filed by Baha i Egyptians asking for their right to acquire identity…
Issuing incorrect fatwas is uncommon, says Grand Mufti Ali Gomaa
CAIRO: The fatwa - and who is authorized to issue it - has been the focus of many debates over the past few years, especially with the increased number of…
A Grand Bargain with Iran
The specter of a nuclear Iran haunts Arabs and Israelis alike, but it is the United States and Israel that are the driving force behind efforts to curtail Iran's nuclear…
The Twilight of Pervez Musharraf
It is said that political power in Pakistan flows from the three A's: Allah, the Army, and support from America. Of the three, it is the army leadership that has…
