Government summons Danish ambassador, bans 4 int'l newspapers
CAIRO: Egypt on Tuesday summoned the Danish ambassador in Cairo over cartoons deemed offensive to Islam reprinted in Danish newspapers last week, the foreign ministry said in a statement. The…
Al Ahly to take no action against Angolan duo
CAIRO: Al Ahly assistant coach Hossam Al-Badri refuted claims that Flavio Amado and Sebastiao Gilberto will be subjected to disciplinary action after returning late from international duty.The Angola duo arrived…
Abdel Monsef case resolved, says Mansour
CAIRO: Zamalek assistant manager Ayman Mansour said that Mohamed Abdel Monsef s problem with the technical staff was resolved, following the goalkeeper s recent outburst.Abdel Monsef, who was part of…
Ismaili in another financial setback
ISMAILIA: Ismaili s financial crisis took another twist after the club decided to part ways with the official sponsor.General Manager Abdel Rahman Annoos said that the Dervishes are set to…
Shikabala confusion cleared
CAIRO: FIFA have sent a letter to the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) to confirm the availability of suspended winger Shikabala, according to Zamalek chairman Mamdouh Abbas. Shikabala was handed a…
Prince and Village People to sue file-sharing site Pirate Bay
STOCKHOLM: Prince and the Village People are planning to sue the Swedish file-sharing site The Pirate Bay for millions of dollars for helping people download their music online, a lawyer…
President says municipal vote set for April 8
CAIRO: President Hosni Mubarak announced on Sunday that long delayed municipal polls will be held on April 8, the state news agency Mena reported. The polls were postponed for two…
El Fiqi says media charter not meant to restrict freedom
CAIRO: The government said yesterday that a charter adopted last week imposing regulations on Arab satellite televisions which was condemned by media watchdogs is not meant to restrict freedom. The…