Verdict in Marwa Al-Sherbini's murder trial due Wednesday
BERLIN: A Russian-born German man who has admitted killing the pregnant Egyptian pharmacist Marwa Al-Sherbini in a frenzied court knife attack, was to learn his fate Wednesday in a case…
Foreign garbage collection companies to remain operational until contract expires
CAIRO: Officials at foreign garbage collection companies operating in Egypt have denied press reports published last week alleging the government's intention to terminate their contracts which end in 2018.An employee…
Communication educators talk convergence at AUC
CAIRO: The role of innovative media in changing the Middle East is the focus of the 14th annual international conference of the Arab-US Association for Communication Educators (AUSACE), which kicked…
Egyptian journalist wins UNICEF award for FGM coverage
CAIRO: Egyptian journalist Abeer Salah El-Din from independent daily Al-Shorouk won the UNICEF award for press coverage of children's rights and behavioral change for her work on Female Genital Mutilation…
Lawyer pushes for draft law on Coptic adoption
CAIRO: Naguib Gobrael, head of the Egyptian Union of Human Rights Organizations, endorsed a draft law on Coptic couples' adoption of children from Christian orphanages.The lawyer referred the law to…
Algeria boss explains Italy choice
CAIRO: Algeria manager Rabah Saadane said he has chosen Italy to prepare his team for the eagerly-anticipated World Cup qualifier with Egypt because it's where the Italian team held their…
FIFA warn Egypt, Algeria ahead of clash
CAIRO: World governing body FIFA have warned Egypt and Algeria of any unfortunate incidents which could mar this week s decisive World Cup qualifier at Cairo International Stadium.With rivalry reaching…
10-day Eid break for schools and universities, says PM
CAIRO: Egyptian Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif extended the four-day Eid El-Adha vacation to 10 days for all schools and universities as a preventive measure against the global swine flu pandemic.The…