Egypt says mediation for soldier's release was sabotaged
U.S. seeks more consultation with Egypt; calls for release of Israeli soldiersCAIRO: President Hosni Mubarak said in an interview published Wednesday that his mediation efforts for the release of an…
NDP wants to exclude independents from elections
Muslim Brotherhood protests, claiming move directed at IslamistsCAIRO: In a review of government-proposed constitutional amendments, National Democratic Party (NDP) upper house of parliament members suggested that election candidacy be restricted…
Israel invades south Lebanon after Hezbollah seizes two soldiers
Brotherhood praises abduction of soldiers, says Israel should "exchange the thousands of Palestinian prisoners AITA SHAAB, Lebanon: Israel invaded southern Lebanon in a ground and air assault to retrieve two…
Mubarak sees no need for vice president
Reuters CAIRO: President Hosni Mubarak said in remarks published on Wednesday there was no need to appoint a vice president, suggesting he will leave open the post from which both…
Egypt moves to cut food prices in Ramadan run-up
Trade and industry minister addresses need for poultryCAIRO: Egypt eased restrictions on poultry imports imposed amid the bird flu crisis Tuesday, among a raft of measures aimed at lowering the…
Israel-Lebanon conflict hits Egyptian stocks
CAIRO: Conflict between Israel and Hezbollah along Lebanon s southern border hit Egyptian stocks hard on Wednesday, as jittery investors took profits from a two-week rally. Brokers said news that…
Egypt should hold rates until inflation tamed says IMF
CAIRO: The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) should resist further interest rate cuts until low inflation is the norm, despite a plunge in consumer prices since 2005, the International Monetary…
Archeologists discover ancient Greek carvings
CAIRO: Egyptian archeologists have discovered carvings with Greek inscriptions dating back to the era of the second century Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, the Supreme Council of Antiquities announced Tuesday.The carvings…
Crew of Egyptian ship stranded
Red-tape keeps cargo ship dockedCHARLESTON, South Carolina: A legal fight has left an Egyptian cargo ship and its crew of 29 stranded in Charleston.The Edco was ordered by a federal…
English Premiership to court Egyptian international
Rovers boss Hughes eyes Mido LONDON: Blackburn manager Mark Hughes revealed on Tuesday that he is trying to sign Egypt striker Mido from Italian club Roma.Mido, 23, is available after…
