Qena girl contracts bird flu, says WHO
CAIRO: A 30-month-old Egyptian girl has contracted the bird flu virus, bringing the number of avian flu cases in the country to 60, a World Health Organization spokesman said on…
Earth Hour calls for action against global warming
CAIRO: A global call for action against climate change urges people around the world to turn off their lights today, March 28, from 8:30 to 9:30, as part of the…
10th of Ramadan factory workers protest against late wages
10TH OF RAMADAN CITY/CAIRO: Workers at an acrylic spinning factory in 10th of Ramadan City are protesting the management's failure to pay their wages for over a month and a…
Environment ministry cracks down on Ain Shams hospital
CAIRO: The Ministry of State for Environmental Affairs filed a complaint against Ain Shams Specialized Hospital at the office of the Attorney General after it found 20 tons of illegal…
Islamic Research Center rejects gov't control over zakat money
CAIRO: The Islamic Research Center said on Thursday that no Muslim is obliged to deliver zakat money through the government.The Research Center's statement was a response to a draft law…
Blogger released after 49 days without charge
CAIRO: A detained Egyptian blogger has been released without charge 49 days after he was seized by state security investigations forces outside his home.Diaa Eddin Gad, a 23-year-old student who…
Zaki unsure over Wigan future
CAIRO: Amr Zaki said he was unsure whether he would stay at Wigan Athletic beyond the end of the season as he believes Zamalek s "unrealistic valuation - reportedly ?12…
Zaghloul appointed as Olympic assistant coach
CAIRO: Olympic football director Assem Zaghloul has been appointed as first team assistant coach on Tuesday, after the Alexandrian club fired most of the technical staff.Head coach Mohamed Helmi kept…
Ahly to face Barcelona and Tottenham in July
CAIRO: Ahly president Hassan Hamdi approved the team s participation in a summer friendly tournament, where the Red Devils will face Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur.The tournament, which will be held…