Al-Qaradawy supporters protest over UK visa issue
DOHA: Hundreds of supporters of Egyptian-born Sheikh Youssef Al-Qaradawi protested in Qatar Wednesday over Britain s decision to deny the influential preacher entry for medical treatment on grounds that he…
Hadari on the run to Sion
CAIRO: Al Ahly keeper Essam Al-Hadari traveled to Switzerland early on Thursday in order to complete his move to FC Sion against the will of his club.According to the club…
Mansour excuses Zamalek's 'exhausted' players
CAIRO: Zamalek assistant coach Ayman Mansour said the 1-0 defeat to Ismaili was down to exhaustion rather than tactical problems.The Cairo giants resumed the Egyptian League action with a disappointing…
Volleyball captain relishes Egypt's Olympics chances
CAIRO: For almost two decades, he has been a key player in the national volleyball's squad. His extraordinary spike skills have frequently helped Egypt seal memorable victories in highly competitive…
Botswana goalkeeper hopes not to be marooned with Egyptian club
GABORONE: Botswana Defense Force goalkeeper Modiri Marumo has signed a three-year contract with Egyptian club Haras El Hodoud, his club said on Monday. He impressed the Alexandria-based team when playing…
UK intelligence agency MI6 denies killing Diana
LONDON: The former head of MI6 denied Wednesday that the British intelligence agency was responsible for the car accident that killed Princess Diana and her boyfriend, Dodi El-Fayed, in 1997.Sir…
Wal-Mart apologizes to Muslim woman
RIVERDALE: Wal-Mart Stores Inc. apologized to a Muslim woman who said she was mocked because of her face veil."Please don t stick me up, a cashier told the shopper on…
World stocks slide as oil storms to record $100.10
LONDON: World share prices tumbled on Wednesday on renewed worries about a global economic slowdown as the price of crude oil surged to a record high point above $100 a…
Muslim Brotherhood to run in local elections despite 90 new arrests
CAIRO: New arrests Wednesday of 90 senior members and potential candidates from the banned Muslim Brotherhood has not dissuaded the opposition movement from running in the upcoming local elections, the…