NGO challenges definition of honor crimes, Article 17 mitigating punishment
CAIRO: In 2004, a woman from Tanta was persuaded by a young man she met to accompany him to his office on the understanding that he would help her find…
Police protection could have saved Diana, says ex-chief officer
LONDON: The car crash which killed Princess Diana would not have happened if she had not ditched her police protection team several years previously, Britain s former top policeman told…
Shia minority banned from celebrating Ashura
CAIRO: Egyptian Shia Muslims are not permitted to commemorate Ashura or build special Shia mosques, Shia activist Mohamed El-Derini, told Daily News Egypt on the eve of the religious festival.…
Security forces allegdly vandalize Sinai blogger's car
CAIRO: Security forces in Ismailia allegedly vandalized and confiscated on Tuesday the car belonging to detained Sinai activist and blogger Musaad Abu Fagr without legal permission. According to the Arabic…
Belly dancer hits jogging man
CAIRO: A belly dancer working at a nightclub in El Haram district was sentenced by the court of misdemeanor's to six months in prison with labor for killing a retired…
EFA promise huge CAN incentives
CAIRO: The Egyptian FA have promised Egypt squad members huge incentives if they manage to defend the African Cup of Nations title in Ghana this year.FA chairman Samir Zaher indicated…
Hefni given vote of confidence
CAIRO: Ismaili manager Ismail Hefni has been given a vote of confidence by the board despite the team being knocked out of Egypt s Cup. Hefni s job is safe…
Egypt advances four spots in FIFA rankings
CAIRO: Egypt has jumped to 35th position in the monthly ranking published by FIFA for national teams, while remaining unbeaten in friendlies.The African champions are fourth continentally, leveling with Ivory…