2007's first capital punishment sentences passed
CAIRO: Two men have been sentenced to death for killing another man who had reportedly courted a girlfriend of one of the accused, reported Al Akhbar, highlighting that this is…
German-Egyptian Year of Science and Technology
Cairo: The year 2007 will be dedicated to scientific discourse and co-operation between Germany and Egypt. On Jan.8 at 10:30 am Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Professor Dr…
Sports talk: Egyptian patriotism to shine at upcoming Games
CAIRO: Nothing gets the patriotic adrenalin going more than wars and sport. Thank God, we're not involved in the former which makes the Pan-Arab Games and All-Africa Games, both to…
Hassan lob sinks Tanta, Al-Shater sees red again
Cairo: Ahmed Hassan lofted a superb lob home after the break to mark a rare start and lead Ahly to a 1-0 victory over Tanta in the Egyptian League on…
Children mowed down during Eid
CAIRO: Five children were run down by a pickup truck during the Eid Al-Adha holidays as they attempted to cross the Autostrad street, reported the local press. The car which…
Israel invades Ramallah, four killed
RAMALLAH: At least four Palestinians were killed Thursday in a major Israel army operation in the West Bank city of Ramallah that wounded more than 20 other people, medics said.Yussef…
New tunnel system found on Egypt-Gaza border
CAIRO: A smuggling tunnel under the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt collapsed Thursday morning, Palestinian security officials told the Associated Press.The report came hours before Israeli Prime Minister…
