Libya miss out on Nations Cup spot
CAIRO: Libya missed out on a place in next year s African Cup of Nations following a 1-1 draw with DR Congo on Saturday.Galatasaray striker Shabani Nonda gave the hosts…
Al Ahly agree to play Contactors before Ramadan
CAIRO: Al Ahly agreed to play Arab Contractors on Wednesday, instead of Thursday, which will likely be the first day of Ramadan.According to Al Ahly s official website, the club…
SPORTS TALK: Death list lengthens
After the news rocked the country when it happened, it hardly got a mention anywhere that this week marked the first anniversary of the death of Egyptian international footballer Mohamed…
Egypt team moves training after chaos
CAIRO: The Egyptian team were forced to change their training ground on Tuesday after supporters invaded the pitch in absence of appropriate level of security.Chaos ruled in Maadi Sporting Club…
Libya imposes new restrictions on the entry of Egyptians following clashes
CAIRO: Libya has imposed restrictions on Egyptians trying to enter the country, limiting access solely to those from the border towns and with tribal links, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said…
Brotherhood trial adjourns to Sunday amid allegations of police theft
CAIRO: The military trial of Muslim Brotherhood Deputy Chairman Khayrat El Shater and 39 others has been adjourned to Sunday, Sept. 9, after its tenth meeting on Tuesday devolved into…
Syria fires on Israeli war planes
DAMASCUS: Syria said it opened fire on Israeli warplanes which had violated Syrian airspace at dawn on Thursday, heightening tensions between the two foes. "Enemy Israeli planes penetrated Syrian airspace…
Witness in Ayman Nour trial found hanged in prison
CAIRO: A reluctant prosecution witness in the trial of Egypt s leading opposition politician was found dead, apparently of suicide, in his prison cell Thursday, police said.During the 2005 trial…
HRW condemns Israeli targeting of Lebanese civilians in 2006 war
CAIRO: Human Rights Watch released a report on Thursday condemning the Israeli government for what it called "indiscriminate attacks on civilians during the 2006 Lebanon war, saying that intentional attacks…
Sultanov to visit Egypt Tuesday, after Emirates
CAIRO: Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Sultanov is to arrive in Cairo Tuesday for a two-day visit on the first leg of a Mideast tour, said Mikhail Bogdanov, Russian ambassador…