WORD ON THE STREE: Torture "happens", says vox populi
According to a report published earlier this week by human rights group Amnesty International, Egyptian authorities are systematically abusing prisoners - including torture and years of detention without trial.The rights…
Possible standoff between farmers and BDAC brewing
CAIRO: A possible standoff is brewing between the government and 5,000 sugarcane farmers in Upper Egypt who reportedly abandoned their plots to escape legal prosecution for not paying back debts…
Wembley looms for United and Chelsea
ReutersLONDON: The gleaming arch of the new Wembley stadium will beckon for Manchester United and Chelsea this weekend when they start huge favorites in their respective FA Cup semi-final ties.United,…
Formula One: Alonso can't wait for Bahrain Grand Prix
MANAMA: Spanish double world champion Fernando Alonso is in a hurry to follow up his season-opening success in Malaysia with a dose of the same at this weekend s Bahrain…
Zamalek edge past Asyut Petroleum with 4-3 win
Zamalek snatched a hard fought 4-3 win against a resilient Asyut Petroleum side in the Egyptian League on Thursday.The win helped Zamalek close the gap on second-placed Ismaili after bagging…
SPORTS TALK: Instead of 2010
Three weeks on and the media are still making a big deal of our winning the right to host the 2009 U-20 World Cup in soccer. The reason for all…
Australian government pressures Muslims to sack leader
SYDNEY, April 9, 2007 (AFP) - The Australian government increased pressure on local Muslims Monday to sack their controversial leader after he reportedly expressed support for the hard-line Islamic government…
Orascom telecom share split on Thursday
CAIRO: A five-for-one split of Orascom Telecom (OT) shares will take effect on Thursday, the company said in a statement on Tuesday.The split does not apply to Orascom Telecom global…
