UN launches International Year of the Potato 2008
NEW YORK: The United Nations today officially launches International Year of the Potato 2008, an initiative mocked in private by some diplomats but enabling governments to raise much-needed funds for…
Egypt raises its sails to stand up against Poverty
CAIRO: After a night of thunder, lightening and heavy showers, the clouds parted on Cairo's skies and the sun was shining as the second "Sail the Nile for the Millennium…
Nato to aid Egypt patrol its borders
CAIRO: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (Nato) recently announced that it will provide Egypt with technical assistance in patroling its porous borders.On Oct. 9, Egypt became the second country in…
Egypt receives low ranking in annual press freedom index
CAIRO: Egypt came in at the bottom of the rankings in this year's World Press Freedom Index, an annual rating published by Paris-based Reporters Without Borders (RSF) measuring the level…
Ismaili to release Abdul-Latif and Abdul-Wahed
CAIRO: Ismaili have contacted the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) in order to terminate Walid Abdul-Latif's and Mohamed Abdul-Wahed s contracts following their latest troubles. The Dervishes claim that Abdul-Latif hasn…
Egypt humiliate Ireland in Military World Games
CAIRO: Egypt produced a 7-0 drubbing of Ireland to claim their third successive win in the Military World Games in India.A hat-trick from Al-Gaish midfielder Mamdouh Abdul-Hai in addition to…
Gharib delighted with goal-achievers Egypt
CAIRO: Egypt achieved both goals planned during the African qualifications, reaching Ghana 2008 and pumping new blood into the team, according to assistant coach Shawki Gharib.The African champions needed a…
Egyptian border guards shoot at Turkish teenagers, arrest 4 who try to cross into Israel
EL-ARISH, Egypt: Authorities seriously injured two Turkish teenagers when they shot at them as they tried to cross the Egyptian border into Israel on Monday, security and medical officials said.Police…