3G: Exploring generational difference in Egyptian women's lives
CAIRO: Since liberalization reforms of the 1980s and 1990s, Egypt has registered a remarkable economic growth rate. According to data compiled by the British economist Angus Maddison, Egypt's GDP grew…
Rights activist detained for four days for exposing child marriages
CAIRO: A woman who discussed underage marriage between Egyptian minors and men from the Gulf on an Egyptian satellite TV channel was detained by the police and held for four…
Egypt crushes Algeria, eyes CAN glory against Ghana
CAIRO: Hundreds of thousands of Egyptian football fans flooded the streets all over the country to celebrate Egypt's 4-0 victory over Algeria in the semifinal of the African Cup of…
Sports Talk: Sweet revenge
One had to stay up late Thursday night, not just because of the noisy celebrations that prevented sleep following Egypt's 4-0 demolition of Algeria in the Africa Cup of Nations…
Barnes says African teams should toughen up
LUANDA: Former England and Liverpool midfielder John Barnes says African teams need to toughen up mentally to improve their chances of winning the World Cup.Barnes is in Angola, which is…
2012 African Cup hosts to ease visa restrictions
LUANDA: Gabon and Equatorial Guinea will waive tough immigration restrictions and adopt a joint visa when they co-host the next African Cup of Nations in 2012.The tournament will be played…
Ittihad received no bids for Geddo
CAIRO: Ittihad played down media reports claiming that Fulham made an offer for forward Mohamed Nagi Geddo .The Egyptian international, who has been impressing in the ongoing African Cup of…
Yasser joins Zamalek after leaving Ahly
CAIRO: Qatar forward Hussein Yasser has joined Zamalek on a free transfer, shortly after leaving Ahly, the Whites said on Wednesday.Yasser, 27, rescinded his contract with Ahly earlier on Wednesday…