Khaled Saeid lawyers demand murder charges, trial adjourned to Sept. 25
By Sarah Carr ALEXANDRIA: The trial of two policemen implicated in the death of Khaled Saeid began Tuesday, amid heavy security presence. The case was adjourned to Sept. 25. Some 200…
Meteb unveiled as Standard’s no.10
CAIRO: The 27-year-old, who moved on a free transfer from Ahly, is finally set to commence his new adventure, following protracted talks with Standard. Meteb was handed the 10 jersey,…
Mido joining Ajax, says report
CAIRO: The Egyptian, who failed to make Boro's pre-season trip to Ireland for fitness problems, is believed to be out of favor for manager Gordon Strachan. The report claims that…
Godwin eyes Europe via Ismaili gate
CAIRO: The 26-year-old Nigerian joined the Dervishes in a late close-season deal last week, moving from Libyan side Nasr. During his earlier tenure in Sudan, where he dazzled for Hilal,…
Hossam Hassan praises duo
CAIRO: "The whole team played well, but Zaki and Ali are both enjoying an ideal pre-season period," Hassan said after Sunday's warm-up victory over second-division Rajaa. "They have been very…
Encountering Peace: Settlements and the anti-Zionists
JERUSALEM: November 6, 2012 — that’s the date when Barack Obama will stand for election for a second term. By November 2011 he will already be deeply involved in campaigning…
Power to the people
MEXICO CITY: If you are reading this article, you most likely have electricity and heat at home and never think of that fact as at all remarkable. But over 2…
Asia’s leadership gap
SINGAPORE: Last week, ten foreign ministers from the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) met in Hanoi. When their initial gathering ended, they hosted their counterparts from across the…
Our Jerusalem
JERUSALEM: Jerusalem is revered worldwide as the cradle of the three monotheistic religions. Muslims, Jews and Christians — all view it as a holy ground. Thus, full respect for the…
Prosecution identifies 15 MPs in medical treatment scandal
CAIRO: A report by the Public Funds General Prosecution has found that 15 MPs from the People’s Assembly and Shoura Council are implicated in a corruption case involving the exploitation…