94 injured after Daqahleya harassment fight
CAIRO: Egyptian security forces used rubber bullets and tear gas to end a fight between the residents of two villages in Daqahleya governorate leaving 94 injured, the press reported last…
A second European politician attacks the Quran
BRUSSELS/CAIRO: The leader of the extreme right party in Belgium, Philip Dewinter, has condemned the Quran as an intolerant and unacceptable book, agreeing with comments made earlier in the week…
FGM claims life of 13-year-old Karima
CAIRO: Thirteen-year-old, Karima Rahim Massoud became the second victim of an illegal female genital mutilation (FGM) surgery, where an overdose of anesthesia killed her at a Delta village in Gharbiya,…
Shikabala ready for Zamalek's season opener
CAIRO: Zamalek wizard Mahmoud "Shikabala Abdul-Razek is ready for his side's season opener against Ismaili on Monday, while Jordanian full-back Khaled Saad will be on the bench.Shikabala will play a…
Divorced father appeals to officials to find his children
CAIRO: A desperate father is appealing to high-ranking officials to help him find his children, after their mother disappeared with them, despite a court ruling allowing visitations.In the Friday issue…
Swaziland govt open talks with Egypt over medical drugs shortage
MBABANE: Swaziland s government has opened talks with Egypt in a bid to end the impoverished country s shortage of medicinal drugs for hospitals, a spokesman for the prime minister…
Missing Brotherhood students sneak message from prison
CAIRO: Three students affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) who disappeared last month, managed to sneak out a message saying they have been held in Tora Prison for 11 days,…
North Sinai governor meets angry residents
CAIRO: The North Sinai governor Ahmed Abdel-Hameed met with local elders in Rafah Thursday night to convince them to call off a demonstration planned for the following day. The governor…
Repentant extremists to be released
CAIRO: Up to 300 former members of Islamic Jihad are set to be released from prison over the coming weeks.According to press reports, a number of the organization's leadership are…