Reduce emissions or face 'catastrophe,' warns new UN report
CAIRO: The United Nations launched its Human Development Report 2007/08 yesterday in Brasilia, Brazil. The report focuses on the human impact on climate change, how human beings can adapt to…
Angry Ashour turns the air blue at World Open
HAMILTON, Bermuda: Hisham Ashour launched into an abusive torrent against his opponent and the referee after upsetting the seedings in the World Open.The world number 24 from Cairo reduced the…
Authorities end search for 3 Russian divers in Red Sea
CAIRO: Egyptian police have halted their search for three missing Russian divers in the Red Sea, an official said Monday, but a private diving rescue service said it will continue…
Gomaa jubilant with winning debut
CAIRO: Egypt defender Wael Gomaa was very happy to go off to a winning start with his new team Al-Siliya, whom he joined on loan from Al Ahly last week.Gomaa…
Egypt can easily advance in World Cup qualifiers, says Fifa
CAIRO: Egypt have everything set to advance from the first qualifying round of the 2010 World Cup, according to a report published by Fifa.com on Monday.The draw on Sunday saw…
AUB Egypt sees 23 percent net profit increase in third quarter
CAIRO: Ahli United Bank (Egypt) announced its financial results for the first nine months of 2007. The bank posted net interest income of LE 131 million, a 35 percent increase…
Explosives discovered near Israel border
CAIRO: Egyptian security forces said Monday they discovered a cache containing 110 old landmines near the border with Israel in Sinai which they believe were going to be recycled by…
Annapolis kicks off amid high hopes and disgruntled Hamas
CAIRO: The Annapolis Middle East peace conference kicks off today with the hope of revitalizing the long dormant peace process between the Palestinians and Israelis.The conference is the brainchild of…
Mozambique ex-president to accept Africa governance prize
ALEXANDRIA: Former Mozambique president Joachim Chissano will accept a $5 million prize for his role in helping end 16 years of civil war in one of the world's poorest countries…