'We gave ample warning of floods,' says meteorological body
CAIRO: The Egyptian Meteorological Authority said it sent sufficient warning to the governors of Aswan, North and South Sinai about the recent floods that destroyed large swathes of land in…
Political parties, rights activists reiterate rejection of health insurance law
CAIRO: Political parties and rights activists have angrily rejected suggestions that there exists no real opposition to the draft health insurance law currently before parliament.During an edition of satellite channel…
New Brotherhood Secretary-General a conservative
CAIRO: The newly-elected Supreme Guide Muslim of the Muslim Brotherhood Mohamed Badea', appointed Mahmoud Hussein as the new secretary general to replace the former Mahmoud Ezzat.Hussein, 62, is a professor…
'Dede' Ayew following in famous footsteps
LUANDA: Seldom does a player languishing in the backwaters of the French second division hog the international headlines but then Andre Ayew is no average player. Dede Ayew sent Ghana…
Egypt to tackle Spain in World Cup warm-up
BENGUELA: African champions Egypt will take on their European counterparts Spain in a pre-World Cup friendly in June at a venue yet to be agreed on by the teams, officials…
Mido deserves England return, says Zaki
CAIRO: Hull City new boy Amr Zaki is adamant that Ahmed "Mido Hossam has what it takes to be in the English Premier League once again.Mido, who is on loan…
Zambia go for broke against Gabon
BENGUELA: Zambia have to beat high-flying Gabon here on Thursday to reach the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.Zambia are bottom of Group D with a point from two matches, but…
Four more swine flu deaths raise the total to 232 in Egypt
CAIRO: The Ministry of Health reported Tuesday four more swine flu deaths, raising the total to 232 in Egypt.The deaths include a 25-year-old man and a three-year-old girl from Damietta,…
