Roman wreck off Cyprus could signal largest naval battle
NICOSIA: A shipwreck from the imperial Roman era, found off Cyprus, could lead to the discovery of vessels sunk in antiquity s largest naval engagement, the Battle of Salamis in…
Egyptian held by Islamists freed in Algeria
ALGIERS: Algerian security forces said Sunday they have freed an Egyptian telecoms engineer held hostage by Islamic militants for four months. Amjed Wahba, an engineer with Egypt s Orascom Telecom,…
Abou-Greisha turns down Gulf offer
CAIRO: Ismaili striker Mohamed Mohsen Abou-Greisha said he has turned down a loan offer from UAE side Ras Al-Khaimah, preferring to stay with the Egyptian side until his contract runs…
Ivory Coast qualifies for African Cup despite 0-0 draw at Gabon
LIBREVILLE, Gabon: Ivory Coast qualified for the African Cup of Nations despite being held to a 0-0 draw by Gabon on Saturday.The Elephants, who reached the final last year but…
Two men attempt to steal metro cables
CAIRO: Two men in their twenties have been arrested after they were caught stealing copper cables which operate the metro traffic lights, reported El Gomhuria daily.The two men caught the…
Abd-Rabou's case takes another twist
CAIRO: Fifa have sorted out Hosni Abd-Rabou s transfer wrangle by ruling in favor of French club Strasbourg, Egyptian Football Association (EFA) Vice President Ahmed Shobeir said on Thursday.Although the…
Zidan dropped from Burundi trip
CAIRO: Mohamed Zidan has been ruled out of Egypt s African Cup of Nations qualifier against Burundi on Sunday due to injury.Egypt doctor Ahmed Maged told reporters on Wednesday that…
Swedish cartoon reopens debate on freedom of expression
STOCKHOLM/CAIRO: Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt met on Friday with ambassadors from 20 Arab countries to engage in a dialogue on a cartoon deemed offensive to Islam.The caricatures of the…
