Chief editor of Al-Wafd, 2 journalists sentenced to two years in jail
CAIRO: Editor-in-chief of Al-Wafd newspaper, Anwar Al-Hawari, along with Mahmoud Galeb, and Amir Salem - two journalists at the same newspaper - received a two-year jail sentence Monday, for misquoting…
Zamalek to play in the Egypt-Saudi Super Cup
CAIRO: Zamalek's board has agreed to participate in the Egypt-Saudi Super Cup scheduled for next month against Ahly Jeddah. The Whites took their decision during the board meeting, on Monday,…
Ahly settle for goalless draw in Libya
CAIRO: Title holders Al Ahly achieved their target after holding Libyan side Ittihad to a goalless draw in the first-leg of the CAF Champions League semi-final on Sunday.A win for…
Egypt hangs on to Volleyball African Nations Cup
CAIRO: Egypt completed a superb comeback to beat Tunisia 3-2 in the final of the Volleyball African Nations Cup and snatch the title for the second consecutive year.The Tunisians, who…
Shabana knocked out of British Open
CAIRO: Egyptian Squash player Amr Shabana was beaten by Frenchman Gregory Gaultier 3-1 on Sunday in the British Open semi-finals. Gaultier, third seed, ousted Shabana, the top seed and World…
Letter to the Editor
Dear Sir, With reference to the article Russia Launches worldwide Arabic TV channel by Alexandra Sandels in the Sept. 8-9, 2007 issue of Daily News Egypt, the information regarding the…
Egyptian teen arrested for trying to join suicide bombers in Gaza, Interior Ministry says
CAIRO: An Egyptian teen was arrested Sunday as he tried to sneak into Gaza to join suicide bombers there, the Interior Ministry said.The 16-year-old was arrested for a second time…
Lebanon president to be elected by Nov 24: parliament chief
BEIRUT: Lebanon s rival factions will have thrashed out agreement on a new president by November 24 when current President Emile Lahoud s term runs out, parliament speaker Nabih Berri…
Ten killed in Iraq attacks
BAGHDAD: Insurgents killed at least 10 people in Iraq on Monday, including six in a suicide truck bomb attack in the northern town of Tal Afar, officials said. A bomber…