Charity questions UK over extraordinary rendition
LONDON: A legal advocacy group sought Tuesday to compel Britain s government to investigate a Pakistani man s claims that he was aboard an extraordinary rendition flight that made a…
Doctors' Syndicate denounces ministry surprise visits
CAIRO: The Doctors' Syndicate condemned surprise visits conducted by Ministry of Health inspectors to medical institutions, likening them to "police raids. Hamdy El-Sayed, head of the Doctors' Syndicate, said such…
3 AUC students reach finals of international mechanical, engineering competition
CAIRO: Three students from the American University in Cairo's Department of Mechanical Engineering will be heading to San Diego at the end of August to attend a major competition organized…
One dead, five missing in Gaza tunnel collapse, say medics
JERUSALEM: A Palestinian was killed and five others were missing on Tuesday after the second deadly collapse this week of a smuggling tunnel between Hamas-run Gaza and Egypt, medics said.They…
Parts of Giza Zoo declared antiquities
CAIRO: The Supreme Council of Antiquities added the Japanese Kiosk and Citadel Hill, both located in Cairo's Giza Zoo, to the roster of Islamic and Coptic antiquities because of their…
Health ministry decrees medical checkups for Mecca pilgrims
CAIRO: Egyptians planning to go on Umrah or Hajj pilgrimages this year will have to undergo medical checkups and be issued medical certificates that indicate that their health condition is…
Mostafa shines in Zamalek friendly
CAIRO: Zamalek newly-signed midfielder Hassan Mostafa produced a solid display during his club s 3-2 friendly win over Military Production on Monday.The two teams previously agreed that the game will…
Zidan scores second goal in friendlies
CAIRO: Mohamed Zidan scored his second goal in Borussia Dortmund s pre-season friendlies to help his side secure a 2-1 victory over Udinese in a 45-minute game on Saturday.The Egypt…