Egypt prepared to combat swine flu, says WHO
CAIRO: Egypt is well-prepared to combat the recent outbreak of the swine flu given its experience in dealing with the deadly H5N1 virus, Hussein Al-Gezairy, the World Health Organization's regional…
Al-Badri questions referee selection
CAIRO: Ahly assistant coach Hossam Al-Badri believes that referee Medhat Abdel-Aziz shouldn't have been selected to officiate Monday s league draw with ENPPI.Ahly coach Manuel Jose and defender Sayed Moawad…
Brave Telecom grab point from Petrojet
CAIRO: Telecom Egypt overturned their two-goal trailing to draw 2-2 at Petrojet in the Egyptian Premier League on Monday, whereas Ghazl Mahalla held Police Union to a goalless draw.In Suez,…
Four dead, tens injured in Ring Road pileup
CAIRO: At least four people died and more than 30 were injured Monday in a road accident involving more than 20 cars on the Ring Road in Katameya.Some of those…
Zaki back in action but Wigan lose
CAIRO: Amr Zaki returned to action but Wigan Athletic s hopes of earning a Europa League place suffered a major blow following a 2-0 defeat to Blackburn Rovers on Sunday.Benni…
Ahly to meet Celtic in Wembley Cup opener
CAIRO: Ahly will be facing Scottish champions Glasgow Celtic in the club s first game of the Wembley Cup, according to the Red Devils official website.The six-time African champions will…
Hamza could still have future at Zamalek
CAIROA: Zamalek hinted on Sunday that Gamal Hamza could still have a future at the club despite revealing his intention to leave in the summer.The controversial forward said earlier this…
Elton John, Paul McCartney finances hit by downturn
The finances of Britain s top music stars, including Elton John, Paul McCartney and Robbie Williams, have been badly hit by the recession, figures from the Sunday Times Rich List…
Egypt unveils ancient necropolis south of Cairo
ILLAHUN: Egyptian archaeologists on Sunday unveiled mummies, brightly painted sarcophagi and dozens of ancient tombs carved into a rocky hill in a desert oasis south of Cairo.The 53 tombs -…
