News for 'cairo'

16 people killed in bomb attack on nightclub in Egypt

16 people killed in bomb attack on nightclub in Egypt

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Three masked men on motorcycles threw the firebombs into the club in the Agouza district early Friday morning and fled.

36 killed, 123 injured in train collision in Egypt

36 killed, 123 injured in train collision in Egypt

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

The incident took place after a train coming from Cairo, the capital of Egypt, collided with another train coming from Port Said in Khorshid area.

Italian Consulate in Egypt bombed; 1 killed

Italian Consulate in Egypt bombed; 1 killed

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

Islamic State militants detonated a powerful car bomb outside the Italian consulate in Cairo, killing a civilian and injuring 10 people, the first assault on a foreign mission in Egypt since militants launched a campaign against security forces after Mohammed Morsi's ouster in 2013.

Egypt court upholds death penalty to 11 soccer fans over riots

Egypt court upholds death penalty to 11 soccer fans over riots

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

An Egyptian court on Tuesday upheld the death sentences against 11 people for their involvement in the country's worst-ever soccer violence that killed 74 fans after a top-league game in the coastal Port Said city.

In Pix: 7 mosques that will take your breath away

In Pix: 7 mosques that will take your breath away

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Get prepared to be floored by their architecture.

8 killed in Israeli air strikes on day 49 of Gaza war

8 killed in Israeli air strikes on day 49 of Gaza war

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

Intensifying its military offensive in Gaza, Israel on Monday pounded Hamas targets in the coastal strip with air strikes and tanks, killing at least four Palestinians on the 49th day of the war which has left nearly 2,200 people dead.

Egypt's World Cup hopes hinge on Salah's lethal finishing

Egypt's World Cup hopes hinge on Salah's lethal finishing

Rediff.com22 May 2018

Mohamed Salah heads to the World Cup with the reputation of being one of the most lethal finishers in the game, and his country's hopes of making it to the knockout stages rest overwhelmingly on his shoulders.

India shining: Boxer Boora, skeet shooters in line for medals

India shining: Boxer Boora, skeet shooters in line for medals

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Naveen Boora in medal rounds of Strandja Memorial tourney

What Obama told the Muslim world

What Obama told the Muslim world

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

Read United States President Barack Obama's speech to the Muslim world.

Morsi's detention extended for 15 days

Morsi's detention extended for 15 days

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi's detention was extended by 15 days by a court in Cairo on charges that the Islamist leader conspired with Palestinian militant group Hamas during the country's 2011 uprising.

Hosni Mubarak: The journey from palace to prison

Hosni Mubarak: The journey from palace to prison

Rediff.com2 Jun 2012

From being one of the world's longest-serving Presidents, Egypt's war hero Muhammad Hosni Sayyid Mubarak has now been condemned to spend the twilight of his life in prison.

Egypt: 25 dead in worst riots since Mubarak exit

Egypt: 25 dead in worst riots since Mubarak exit

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

The violence broke out after Coptic Christians protesting against an attack on a church clashed with security forces, forcing authorities to declare curfew in the area.

Rewind: Best PHOTOS in the last 48 hours

Rewind: Best PHOTOS in the last 48 hours

Rediff.com19 Dec 2011

Presenting some of the best PHOTOGRAPHS from around the globe in the last 48 hours.

REWIND: Best PHOTOS in the last 24 hours

REWIND: Best PHOTOS in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

We bring you some of the best photos from around the world in the last 24 hours.

Ousted Egyptian president Morsi dies in court

Ousted Egyptian president Morsi dies in court

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Morsi, 67, was attending a session in his trial on espionage charges on Monday when he blacked out and then died, according to state media.

REWIND: The best PHOTOS in the last 48 hours

REWIND: The best PHOTOS in the last 48 hours

Rediff.com5 Feb 2011

We bring you some of the best photos from around the world in the last 24 hours.

News Digest: The World this Week

News Digest: The World this Week

Rediff.com26 Mar 2011

Missed out on the major international news this week? Don't worry. We bring you a round-up of major stories this week.

He lost a leg 20 years ago but aims for a soccer league

He lost a leg 20 years ago but aims for a soccer league

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

One-legged Egyptian soccer players aim for a league of their own.

Go home, let dialogue begin: Mubarak's aide

Go home, let dialogue begin: Mubarak's aide

Rediff.com3 Feb 2011

With the streets of Cairo turning bloody, Egypt's new vice president appealed to the protesters on Wednesday to end their nine-day demonstration and go home to let a political dialogue for the future begin. Central Cairo was a scene of chaos as violent clashes broke out between pro and anti-government demonstrators, and over 400 persons were injured. Omar Suleiman, former intelligence chief and now the vice president, called on protesters to respect the curfew.

Egypt protests worsen, stranded Indians return

Egypt protests worsen, stranded Indians return

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

With the civil unrest in Egypt showing no signs of abating, the Indian government has sent a special aircraft to fly back the hundreds of Indians stranded in the troubled country, where over a 100 protestors have been killed in the clashes with the police over the last one week.

Egypt: Forces storm mosque occupied by Morsi supporters

Egypt: Forces storm mosque occupied by Morsi supporters

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

Egyptian security forces on Saturday surrounded a Cairo mosque full of supporters of ousted president Mohammed Morsi as the Muslim Brotherhood planned fresh marches after clashes left nearly 100 dead, raising fears of more violence that will further push the country into chaos.

World Squash C'ship: Saurav Ghosal advances to second round

World Squash C'ship: Saurav Ghosal advances to second round

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

India's national champion Saurav Ghosal defeated Adrian Waller of England in the opening round to set up a clash against second seed Gregory Gaultier of France in the PSA men's world squash championship in Cairo on Friday.

Israel, Palestinians agree to another 72-hour ceasefire

Israel, Palestinians agree to another 72-hour ceasefire

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas on Monday accepted a new 72-hour Egyptian-brokered ceasefire in yet another attempt to resume efforts to end the deadly month-long fighting that has killed over 2,000 people in the Gaza Strip.

Egypt: What next after the revolution?

Egypt: What next after the revolution?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2011

Egypt is relieved that Hosni Mubarak has gone and as the military takes up the mammoth task of heralding democracy, for the first time ever Egypt is normal, writes Ajit Sahi.

5 Foreign Destinations That Don't Require RT-PCR

5 Foreign Destinations That Don't Require RT-PCR

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

India is ready, after battling the pandemic for two years, to travel once again.

Let's make a fresh start, Obama tells Muslims

Let's make a fresh start, Obama tells Muslims

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

"The United States is launching several new exchange programmes. We will bring business and social entrepreneurs from Muslim-majority countries to the United States and send their American counterparts to learn from your countries," Obama said in his address to 250 successful entrepreneurs, mostly from the Muslim world.

Former Egypt president Mubarak acquitted of murder

Former Egypt president Mubarak acquitted of murder

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

Ousted Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak was on Saturday acquitted by a court which found him not guilty in the killing of hundreds of protesters during the 2011 revolution that toppled his nearly three decades-long rule, overturning an earlier ruling.

Gaza crisis: 72-hour fragile ceasefire begins

Gaza crisis: 72-hour fragile ceasefire begins

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

An uneasy 72-hour ceasefire brokered by Egypt between Israel and the Palestinian militant groups began on Tuesday morning after a month of fighting, with Hamas firing a salvo of long-range rockets minutes before the truce, calling them revenge for Israel's "massacres".

141 killed in Egyptian air crash

141 killed in Egyptian air crash

Rediff.com3 Jan 2004

150 killed as Egyptian forces storm pro-Morsi protest camps

150 killed as Egyptian forces storm pro-Morsi protest camps

Rediff.com15 Aug 2013

At least 40 people were killed and hundreds injured on Wednesday when Egyptian security forces, backed by bulldozers, stormed two makeshift camps filled with ousted President Mohammed Morsi's supporters, even as the Muslim Brotherhood claimed that 300 died in the "massacre".

'Age is no obstacle': Egyptian swimmer still a champion at 76!

'Age is no obstacle': Egyptian swimmer still a champion at 76!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

If dedication alone was a passport to glory, 76-year-old Egyptian swimmer Nagwa Yousef Ghorab would have won capfuls of medals by now.

Oh, the joyriding you can do!

Oh, the joyriding you can do!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Two wheels and an open road. Biking during Coronavirus Days.

Live: Watch Obama's speech to Muslim world

Live: Watch Obama's speech to Muslim world

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

US President Barack Obama will shortly call the Muslim world to turn a new page in its relationship with America and offer them partnership for future based on mutual respect and interest.

Obama's speech to address Muslim's apprehensions

Obama's speech to address Muslim's apprehensions

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

US President Barack Obama will shortly call the Muslim world to turn a new page in its relationship with America and offer them partnership for future based on mutual respect and interest.

Black box of crashed EgyptAir plane found

Black box of crashed EgyptAir plane found

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

The vessel 'John Lethbridge' that is affiliated to the company Deep Ocean Search found the cockpit voice recorder of the Airbus A320, according to a statement by the Egyptian committee that investigated the crash of plane.

Egyptians use Mo Salah mania to sell Ramadan products!

Egyptians use Mo Salah mania to sell Ramadan products!

Rediff.com16 May 2018

Manufacturers have plastered his image on traditional Ramadan products ranging from pillows to lanterns "famous" and paper cut-outs as they try to cash in on his success to offset economic hardships caused by the government's financial reforms.

Around the world: Weddings in COVID-19

Around the world: Weddings in COVID-19

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Marriages are are bound to happen pandemic or not.

EgyptAir crash: Authorities say they have found plane wreckage

EgyptAir crash: Authorities say they have found plane wreckage

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Based on the wreckage locations; The search team and investigators onboard of the vessel will draw a map for the wreckage distribution spots, it added.

525 killed in deadliest crackdown on Morsi supporters in Egypt

525 killed in deadliest crackdown on Morsi supporters in Egypt

Rediff.com15 Aug 2013

Egypt's defiant Muslim Brotherhood on Thursday vowed to bring down the military-backed government as it called for a massive anti-regime rally, a day after over 525 people were killed in the deadliest crackdown by security forces on supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi.

This is how couples are saying 'I do' amid pandemic

This is how couples are saying 'I do' amid pandemic

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Love is in the air this spring, even with the coronavirus pandemic. Countless weddings have been postponed, but people are still getting married; although with adjustments to accommodate social distancing and other restrictions. Here are some ways couples are exchanging their wedding vows.