More cash not rights will steer Press Syndicate elections, says journo
CAIRO: Voting for the new chairman and 12 board members of the Press Syndicate begins at 9 am today amid trying times for Egyptian journalists. Three veteran journalists will compete…
Greek doctor investigated over surgeon's forged signature
ATHENS: A senior Greek heart surgeon is under investigation for allegedly using a certificate bearing the forged signature of renowned Egyptian-British surgeon Sir Magdi Yacoub to land a job at…
SPORTS TALK: The direction to take
The death knell has been tolling every day since Al Ahly lost the African Champions League title to Tunisia's Etoile last week. Much of the public, press and perhaps even…
Saudi Arabia ease past Sudan in Arab Games
ISMAILIA: Saudi Arabia eased past Sudan s Olympic team 2-0 in their Pan Arab Games opener in Ismailia on Wednesday.Defender Reda Tukar put the Saudis ahead after 16 minutes when…
Egypt go top in Arab Games
CAIRO: Egypt have overtaken first place from Tunisia in the Pan Arab Games after collecting eight gold medals in the second day.Egypt is tied with Tunisia with 12 gold medals…
Zamalek expect ban on Al Ahly players
CAIRO: Zamalek are expecting to see sanctions, from the Egyptian Football Association, on Al Ahly players after being caught on TV insulting their Tunisian opponents in the CAF Champions League…
Al Ahly accuse Etoile of match-fixing
CAIRO: Al Ahly will provide evidence to CAF showing that a match-fixing occurred during the Champions League final, the Egyptian champions said on Wednesday.The Red Devils missed out on winning…
Cairo airport targets smokers
CAIRO: Authorities have begun slapping on-the-spot fines on people caught smoking at Cairo airport, the official Mena news agency reported on Tuesday. It said that 100 people - including passengers…
Police officers investigated for allegedly ordering 2 teens raped
CAIRO: Two police officers are under investigation after two teenagers alleged that the officers ordered other prisoners to rape them at a police station, prosecution officials said Wednesday.A lieutenant and…