Citing irregularities, rights activists appeal for Nour retrial
CAIRO: Human rights activists are appealing to judicial authorities for a retrial of opposition MP Ayman Nour due to irregularities in the initial investigation and trial. "A retrial should be…
Egypt heads large entry for African Nations Cup draw
CAIRO: Defending champions Egypt head a 47-country entry for the 2008 African Nations Cup qualifying competition draw to be made here today. Until two years ago, title holders were automatic…
More glory beckons for Egypt as Al-Ahly eye African Super Cup
CAIRO: More international football glory beckons for Egypt just two weeks after winning the African Cup of Nations. Local club Al-Ahly host FAR Rabat of Morocco Friday in the annual,…
Sunken ferry's black box recovered
CAIRO: The black box from an Egyptian ferry that sank in the Red Sea leaving some 1,000 people dead was recovered Tuesday, Transport Minister Mohammed Mansour announced. "Two experts, from…
Egyptian rights groups support judges' call to reform the legal system, ensure judges' independence
CAIRO: Twenty-three Egyptian human rights and civil society groups expressed support Monday of liberal judges who have called for legal reforms, including legislation that would make the judiciary completely independent…
Bird flu rumor sparks nationwide panic
CAIRO: Approximately two hours after a rumor that bird flu was found in the Nile River raged through the country, Metro supermarkets throughout Cairo ran out of water. The rumor,…
Twenty-nine Egyptians test negative for bird flu after showing symptoms of disease, health minister says
CAIRO: The health minister on Monday said that 29 people who had shown symptoms of bird flu after coming in contact with dead birds had tested negative for the disease.Hatem…
Painting Cairo's soul
CAIRO: It's a given that some people are harder to track down for an interview than others. After taking a few days to secure an interview with renowned artist Gazbia…
Female Entrepreneur
CAIRO: For the simple reason that they are young, many men and women are not taken seriously in their careers. Yasmine Shihata, the editor and co-founder of Enigma magazine, has…
Rice urges Egypt to act as regional mediator
CAIRO: U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice holds a second day of talks with Egyptian dignitaries today as part of her tour urging Middle East allies to stand strong against…
