Rate of swine flu cases declining, says health ministry
CAIRO: The rate of swine flu cases reported nationwide has been declining and will continue to do so until April, said Abdel Rahman Shahin, spokesman of the Ministry of Health.He…
Newcomers to France should sign 'no-burqa' clause, says minister
PARIS: Foreigners who come to live in France should sign a contract recognizing that the wearing of the full Islamic veil is banned, a minister said Sunday.The no burqa clause…
Appeals court upholds prosecution's decision to detain Qena rioters
CAIRO: The Qena Appeals Court upheld the prosecution's decision to detain 29 people accused of inciting riots in Nagaa Hammadi for 15 days pending investigations.The group appealed to the Qena…
Former minister facing corruption inquiry to pay back LE 340,000
CAIRO: Former housing minister Mohamed Ibrahim Soliman will return LE 340,000 he had received during his tenure as the head of the Petroleum Marine Services Company since July 2009.According to…
Zamalek give Ayew chance to play in World Cup
CAIRO: Ghana s versatile midfielder Ibrahim Ayew said he prefers to remain at Zamalek to preserve his chances of playing in the summer s World Cup.Reports in Ghana linked Ayew,…
Alexandria building collapse kills 3
CAIRO: A two-floor building in Alexandria collapsed Sunday morning, killing three people and leaving four others injured, according to Al-Masry Al-Youm.Initial investigations revealed that a decision to demolish the property…
Mido denied by post on West Ham debut
CAIRO: Mido contributed to West Ham s only goal and struck the post late in the game as they slumped to a 2-1 defeat to Burnley in the Premier League…
Assistant referee Sadek chosen for World Cup
CAIRO: Assistant referee Nasser Sadek will be Egypt s only representative at the summer s World Cup finals in South Africa.Sadek, who will assist Algerian referee Mohamed Benouza during the…