Protesting ICLD workers reject gov’t offer to change their jobs
CAIRO: Protesting Information Center for Local Development (ICLD) workers say that they reject an offer made by Hussein Megawer, head of the Egyptian Federation of Trade Unions (EFTU), that they…
Viva Palestina’s Lifeline 5 aid convoy arrives in Gaza
CAIRO: The Viva Palestina aid convoy, Lifeline 5, arrived in Gaza through the Rafah border, the only gateway to Gaza that bypasses the Israeli siege, on Thursday to a “warm…
Top NDP official says Mubarak to seek sixth term
CAIRO: Egypt's octogenarian President Hosni Mubarak, in power for 30 years and whose health has raised questions, is to run for re-election in 2011, a high-ranking ruling party official said…
Afrotto commits future to ‘invaluable’ Ahly
CAIRO: Temperamental attacking midfielder Mostafa "Afrotto" Mahmoud ended speculation regarding his future by committing his future to Ahly despite lack of playing time. Reports suggested that the diminutive 21-year-old might…
Abdul-Fadil reveals ‘unofficial’ Anderlecht talks
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Students say security has the upper hand in universities
CAIRO: Students who were allegedly assaulted by university security in recent weeks gave testimonials to the press at the headquarters of the Foundation of Freedom of Thought and Expression on…
Egypt pound weakens, some cite political jitters
CAIRO: The Egyptian pound weakened on Wednesday to its lowest level against the US dollar since June 2006, as dealers said foreign investors were selling pounds and the central bank…
Zamalek’s Emam backtracks on ‘slap’ complaint
CAIRO: Troubled wing-back Hazem Emam reversed his decision to file a complaint against Zamalek board member Ahmed Refaat for slapping him. Refaat, one of the club icons, astonishingly slapped Emam…
Reda Edward’s purchase of Al-Dostor illegal, says syndicate board member
CAIRO: Businessman Reda Edward’s purchase of daily independent Al-Dostor newspaper is illegal, Journalists’ Syndicate board member Gamal Fahmy told Daily News Egypt on Thursday. “The law regulating companies that publish…
Egyptian, Chinese companies sign 22 agreements worth $250 million
CAIRO: A total of 22 agreements were signed between companies from Egypt and Guangdong, China, with total investments of over $250 million, during a business forum this week. The Egypt-China…