Egyptian boy recovers from bird flu
CAIRO: In the first positive news in Egypt's fight against the spread of bird flu, medical authorities have reported that a boy who contracted the disease weeks ago has now…
Qatar's Doha Debates discusses 'controversy' of face veil
DOHA: A public forum in the Gulf State of Qatar has joined in the bitter European debate about Muslims who wear the niqab, or face veil, branding it "a barrier…
Ahly edge past stubborn Tersana
CAIRO: Ahly continued their march towards a third successive Egyptian League title after grabbing a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Tersana at the Military Academy on Friday.In-form Angolan striker Flavio struck…
Egypt's African Games hopes jeopardized
Aboutrika to represent Ahly at CAF Awards ceremonCAIRO: Egypt Olympic team slumped to a 2-0 away defeat to Ethiopia in the first-leg of the African Games qualifiers second-round on Sunday.Saladin…
Bahais in Egypt fight for recognition as people
Reuters CAIRO: If Egyptian dentist Raouf Hindy would only deny his Bahai faith, he could get his children the identity documents they need to enroll in Egyptian schools and later…
WFP launches new five-year operation in Egypt
CAIRO: The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) and Egypt s Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation today launched WFP s new five-year Country Program (2007-2011) which aims to reduce…
Africa's biggest film fest opens seeking revival
OUAGADOUGOU: Africa s biggest film festival opens Saturday in the capital of Burkina Faso hoping for a revival of the continent s ailing cinema industry. The Panafrican Film and Television…
