Eid joy and new releases at cinemas fuel downtown crowds
CAIRO: Eid celebrations during Al-Adha, like those of Eid Al-Fitr two months ago, were marked by big crowds blocking Talat Harb Street, in anticipation of new film releases at Metro…
Gutsy drug dealer lands in slammer
Cairo: Chalk this one up to one of those oddball criminals caught in crime spree stories.Police were surprised to find that a local squeal had been right all along when…
'Black wizard' arrested
'Black wizard' arrestedCairo: Police in Kafr Al Sheikh arrested a man for carrying out acts of black magic online in return for money paid to him by his victims, the…
Police officers in sexual abuse case could face prison sentence
CAIRO: The Southern Cairo Prosecution Court detained on Thursday two police officers, accused of sexually abusing a microbus driver, pending a criminal court session to determine their fate this week.The…
African Player of the Year heats up, but Aboutrika tossed
CAIRO: Samuel Eto o was named among the three candidates for the 2006 African Player of the Year Award, putting him in contention to win the title for a record…
How FIFA Snubbed Ahly's Aboutrika
Cairo: No one can deny that Ronaldinho is the best player in the world. The Brazilian's talent speaks for itself, as does the host of prestigious awards that he has…
Flavio's brace lifts Ahli past Zamalek
Cairo: Angolan striker Flavio notched twice on his birthday to lead title holders Ahli to a 2-1 victory over arch-rivals Zamalek in the Egyptian League on Saturday.Ahli went to the…