Workers' protests peak, says report
CAIRO: The Egyptian Workers and Trade Unions Watch (EWTU) recently released their July report on industrial conflicts, showing a spike in organized labor struggles. According to the report, 17,000 workers…
Health Ministry requests revoking doctor's license over FGM victim
CAIRO: The Ministry of Health has requested revoking the license of Mahmoud Habib, the retired doctor responsible for the death of the 13-year-old Karima, but the Doctor's Syndicate says circumcision…
Ismaili's Abou Greisha banned for Super Cup protest
CAIRO: Ismaili striker Mohamed Mohsen Abou Greisha has been banned for 10 days and fined LE 10,000 by the club due to undisciplined behavior towards his coach Fawzi Gamal. The…
Three Egyptian brothers killed by landmine
ISMAILYA, Egypt: Three young Egyptian brothers were killed in the north of the country by a mine left over from the Arab-Israeli wars, a security source told AFP on Sunday.…
Brilliant Perseids meteor shower makes comeback
CAIRO: Beachgoers are in for an extra treat this week as the Perseids meteor shower makes its annual August comeback.A spectacular celestial show of hundreds of meteors will be visible…
Egypt shares tumble on US subprime fears
CAIRO: Egyptian shares fell by more than 2 percent on Sunday as they tracked global falls sparked by fears of a credit crisis in the United States housing market. The…
Egypt tells Israel it will not readmit escaped refugees
CAIRO: Egypt has informed Israel it was not under any obligation to receive refugees who have infiltrated the borders of the two countries, according to a report released by the…
Egypt slams US 'interference' on human rights
CAIRO: Egypt on Sunday criticized what it called US interference in its internal affairs after Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice joined a growing chorus of American criticism of Cairo s…