Government pressures are distraction from reform, says Brotherhood
Cairo: The recent government crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood is an attempt to distract public opinion from proper constitutional reform, Gamal Nassar, media advisor to the Muslim Brotherhood's (MB) Supreme…
Critics question draft anti-terrorism law
CAIRO: Terrorism is a red line that I will not allow anyone to cross, said President Hosni Mubarak in a speech to announcing the pending constitutional amendments Tuesday.The President promised…
Suez Canal 2006 revenue to hit record high
ISMAILIA: Egypt s revenue from the Suez Canal is expected to reach a record LE 21.7 billion ($3.8 billion) in 2006, up around 10 percent from last year, a Suez…
Egyptian shares dragged lower by local investors
CAIRO: Local retail investors who lost hope of a possible end-of-year rally dragged Egyptian shares more than 1 percent lower on Monday in the absence of foreign institutions that usually…
Police officer probed for sexual abuse
CAIRO: A prosecutor ordered the four-day detention of a police officer accused of sexually assaulting a prisoner, judicial sources said on Tuesday. They said prosecutor Bakr Ahmed Bakr questioned assistant-investigation…
Fake alcoholic drinks seized before they hit Christmas market
CAIRO: Prior to Christmas celebrations some 3,000 bottles of fake alcoholic drinks were confiscated as four unlicensed factories tried to market them as well-known brands, reported the local press.The factories…
Michel joins Zamalek race
CAIRO: In what is quickly becoming a parade of potential coaches to lead the Zamalek club, French manager Henri Michel will be in Cairo today to open talks with the…
Bird flu kills again, afflicts three due to negligence expert says
CAIRO: The 18th Egyptian to be afflicted of H5N1 avian flu died Sunday, bringing the count to eight deaths in Egypt since the virus was first detected in February.Two of…
A link between child rape and train disaster?
CAIRO: Forensic investigators are currently examining the possibility that charges brought against Ramadan Mansour - also known as the Turbini killer who raped and murdered young boys - could unravel…
