Al-Azhar insists drowned Egyptians were martyrs
CARIO: The highest authority in Sunni Islam overruled Egypt s mufti on Wednesday by branding a group of Egyptian illegal immigrants who drowned in a bid to reach Europe as…
Pope celebrates 36th anniversary of papacy following recovery
CAIRO: Thousands of Copts celebrated with Egyptian Pope Shenouda the 36th anniversary of his papacy on Wednesday. The church congregation was worried about the Pope's health following his hospitalization for…
Experts warn against the health hazards caused by zinc deficiencies
CAIRO: Some congenital defects in newborns have been attributed to low levels of both zinc and manganese in pregnant women, according to Dr Etidal Mahmoud Dawoud, a complementary medicine researcher.Deficiencies…
Bahai trial postponed; defendant claims judge mocked faith
CAIRO: The Cairo Court of Administrative Justice postponed Tuesday its decision in two high-profile legal cases involving the right of Bahais to obtain official documents. The court is expected to…
Defense team speaks out in third hearing as Eissa's trial continues
CAIRO: The third hearing of Al-Dostour Editor Ibrahim Eissa's trial continued Wednesday in the New Cairo State Security Court with the testimonies of defense witnesses. Eissa was once again absent…
For or against: CityStars patrons divided over possible entry fees
CAIRO: Last week, sources at CityStars told Daily News Egypt that different strategies were being vetted out to deal with the tremendous increase in the number of visitors to the…
Mido unsure about CAN selection
CAIRO: Ahmed "Mido Hossam said he is not sure about his chances of being selected for Egypt in the 2008 African Cup of Nations in Ghana.The Middlesbrough striker made himself…
Four gold medals for Egypt in Arab Games
CAIRO: Egypt collected 10 medals, including four gold, in the first day of the Pan Arab Games, which started on Monday.Judo duo Hisham Musbah and Samah Ramadan won two gold…
Etoile close on Zamalek in CAF rankings
CAIRO: Etoile Sahel are close to leapfrogging Zamalek into second place in CAF rankings after lifting the Champions League trophy at the expense of Ahly.The Tunisian side were awarded five…
Abdullah claims Ahly interest
CAIRO: Konyaspor midfielder Mohamed Abdullah said he was approached by his former club Ahly in an attempt to lure him in January. I received phone calls from Ahly officials expressing…