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Doctors treating Eman Ahmed seek apology from her sister

Doctors treating Eman Ahmed seek apology from her sister

Rediff.com3 May 2017

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Shaina N C also came out in support of the demand by the doctors of Saifee hospital, which treated Eman for weight loss. "All said and done, it would be in order for her (Shaimaa) to apologise to Dr Muffazal Lakdawala and the hospital authorities for the good work they had done for Eman.

Women sexually abused during Egypt uprising anniversary

Women sexually abused during Egypt uprising anniversary

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

At least 25 women were sexually assaulted during clashes in Tahrir Square amid ongoing civil unrest in Egypt, local women's rights campaigners have said.

Qatar Classic Squash: India's Joshana upsets World No 1

Qatar Classic Squash: India's Joshana upsets World No 1

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

Joshana Chinappa registered one of the biggest upsets of the PSA World Tour season as she stunned World No 1 Raneem El Welily of Egypt in the first round of the Qatar Classic Squash Championship, in Doha, on Saturday.

Doctors bringing separated twins out of coma

Doctors bringing separated twins out of coma

Rediff.com16 Oct 2003

Ahmed and Mohamed Ibrahim, joined at the head, were separated in a 34-hour surgery on Sunday.

Egypt's soccer riot sentence sparks violence, 2 killed

Egypt's soccer riot sentence sparks violence, 2 killed

Rediff.com10 Mar 2013

An Egyptian court, on Saturday, upheld death sentences against 21 convicts of last year's deadly soccer riot that killed 74 people, and acquitted 28 others, sparking off widespread violence in the deeply polarised country.

Sports Shorts: Wozniacki finally wins title after seven attempts this year

Sports Shorts: Wozniacki finally wins title after seven attempts this year

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday

Math made glamorous

Math made glamorous

Rediff.com30 Aug 2015

Jewellery designer Mrinalini Chandra's latest collection was inspired by mathematics.

Egypt hot air balloon crash kills 19 tourists

Egypt hot air balloon crash kills 19 tourists

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

At least 19 people, mostly Asian and European tourists, were killed on Tuesday in one of the deadliest hot air balloon accidents in history as the fun ride ended on a tragic note near the ancient Egyptian temple city of Luxor.

Massive rival protests throng Cairo

Massive rival protests throng Cairo

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

Egypt headed for another round of slugfest between largely secular opposition groups and Islamists backing President Muhammed Mursi, with massive rival rallies held on Tuesday, even as the powerful army called for dialogue to end the crisis in the polarised nation.

Egypt's President calls parliament elections in April

Egypt's President calls parliament elections in April

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

Egyptian President Mohammed Mursi has announced the first post-constitution parliamentary elections to be held from April in an attempt to douse the mounting anti-government protests and continued political impasse.

Egypt: Draft constitution imposing Islamic values approved

Egypt: Draft constitution imposing Islamic values approved

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

Egypt's Constituent Assembly on Friday in a marathon session approved a draft constitution imposing Islamic values, a move opposed by Liberals as an attempt to restrict freedom of speech and religion in the country.

Egypt's ousted president Morsi jailed for 20 years

Egypt's ousted president Morsi jailed for 20 years

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

A court in Egypt has sentenced former president Mohammed Morsi to 20 years in prison over the killing of protesters while he was still in power.

Iranian prez Ahmadinejad targeted with shoe in Egypt

Iranian prez Ahmadinejad targeted with shoe in Egypt

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, on a historic visit to Egypt, has narrowly escaped being hit by shoes hurled at him -- a grave insult in the Arab world.

Reliance takes Egypt crude from Israel pipe

Reliance takes Egypt crude from Israel pipe

Rediff.com25 Jun 2003

Refiner Reliance has purchased a Very Large Crude Carrier of mixed Egyptian crudes, draining Israel's Eilat-Ashkelon pipeline and setting the stage for exports of Russian Urals to Asia, traders said on Tuesday.\n\n\n\n

Champions League sidelights: Salah goes past Gerrard

Champions League sidelights: Salah goes past Gerrard

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Aguero will not start against Man United: Guardiola.

Egypt's President Morsi comes calling

Egypt's President Morsi comes calling

Rediff.com16 Mar 2013

In the course of talks with Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi, who will be in India on March 18, the tricky one for New Delhi to handle may well be Cairo's quest for greater co ordination on Syria. Saeed Naqvi examines

Will unite nation, respect foreign pacts: Mursi

Will unite nation, respect foreign pacts: Mursi

Rediff.com25 Jun 2012

Assuming the historic mantle of Egypt's first elected president, Mohammed Mursi on Monday launched moves to form a broad-based national reconciliation government, to help shake off apprehensions over his Islamist leanings and buttress his image as a moderate.

Egypt win hockey gold at Africa Games

Egypt win hockey gold at Africa Games

Rediff.com17 Oct 2003

Two goals down they rallied to beat South Africa via a golden goal in the final.

Salah's absence affecting team: coach

Salah's absence affecting team: coach

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

Salah is still in doubt for Egypt's opening match in Group A on June 15 against Uruguay in Ekaterinburg after suffering a shoulder injury in the Champions League final for Liverpool late last month.

SHOCKING! Messi misses out on shortlist for FIFA award

SHOCKING! Messi misses out on shortlist for FIFA award

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric and Mohamed Salah were named as the three finalists.

Egypt President Mursi sacks army chief Tantawi

Egypt President Mursi sacks army chief Tantawi

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

Egyptian President Mohammed Mursi on Monday sacked the powerful army chief and annulled a constitutional amendment issued by the generals, in a drastic move by the new-to-power Islamists to shuffle the top brass of the entrenched military.

Soccer helps migrants feel at home

Soccer helps migrants feel at home

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Far from his native Uzbekistan, labour migrant Rustam Mustafakulov has found a second home in the World Cup host city of St Petersburg

India-Egypt bilateral trade rises 33%

India-Egypt bilateral trade rises 33%

Rediff.com13 Oct 2012

According to the data, India is now Egypt's 7th largest trading partner.

TOP 10: Holiday destinations on the rise

TOP 10: Holiday destinations on the rise

Rediff.com26 Dec 2012

Travel website Tripadvisor.in lists out the top ten destinations that are on the rise. Take a look!

US: Radical cleric Abu Hamza pleads not guilty

US: Radical cleric Abu Hamza pleads not guilty

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

Egyptian-born 54-year-old one-eyed and hooked-hand cleric appeared in Manhattan federal court amid tight security for his arraignment before US District Judge Katherine Forrest, his second court appearance after being extradited from UK over the weekend.

Abu Hamza makes first court appearance in US

Abu Hamza makes first court appearance in US

Rediff.com7 Oct 2012

Hours after he was extradited from the United Kingdom to face terrorism charges and a possible life sentence, one-eyed radical Islamic cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri made his first appearance in a US court, which ordered that he be held under detention till his formal arraignment on October 9.

Why have Liverpool gone from monsters to minnows?

Why have Liverpool gone from monsters to minnows?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Liverpool's defence of a Premier League crown won at a canter last season has become a nightmare

Sports Shorts: FC Barcelona to offer Messi lifetime deal

Sports Shorts: FC Barcelona to offer Messi lifetime deal

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday

Radical cleric Abu Hamza launches bid to avoid extradition

Radical cleric Abu Hamza launches bid to avoid extradition

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Convicted radical Islamic cleric on Tuesday launched a last-minute appeal in a British court against extradition to the United States, two days after a European court ruled he could be handed over to Washington on terrorism charges.

Qatar Open squash: Ghosal advances to Round 2; Suchde out

Qatar Open squash: Ghosal advances to Round 2; Suchde out

Rediff.com8 Dec 2012

India's Saurav Ghosal advanced to the second round of the Qatar PSA World Squash Championship, beating Abdulla Mohd Al Tamimi in straight games in Doha on Saturday.

Israel, Hamas agree on Gaza ceasefire

Israel, Hamas agree on Gaza ceasefire

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

Israel and Palestinian group Hamas on Wednesday agreed on a ceasefire brokered by Egypt to end a week-long conflict in the Gaza Strip which claimed at least 150 lives.

Mubarak suffers severe depression in prison: Officials

Mubarak suffers severe depression in prison: Officials

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

Ousted Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak is suffering from severe depression in jail with his psychological deteriorating after being sentenced to life imprisonment for complicity in the killing of protesters to his rule.

Football: Maradona autopsy shows no drink or illegal drugs

Football: Maradona autopsy shows no drink or illegal drugs

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

The autopsy, which was based on blood and urine samples and released by the Buenos Aires Scientific Police, said Maradona had problems with his kidneys, heart and lungs.

Why Mohamed Salah deserves to win the Ballon d'Or

Why Mohamed Salah deserves to win the Ballon d'Or

Rediff.com11 May 2018

'The silky touch, the swerving runs, the parabola pass perfection, the goals -- Salah on a football pitch these days is a sporting experience so celestial you feel inebriated just witnessing it.' 'It is football of the gods: Pure, eye-popping and incomprehensible,' applauds Dhruv Munjal.

US slams Egypt for putting on trial 19 American activists

US slams Egypt for putting on trial 19 American activists

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

Egypt will put on trial 44 people, including 19 Americans, over alleged illegal funding of aid groups, amid warnings that it would strain bilateral ties with the United States. Egyptian investigating judges on Monday referred 43 NGO workers, including 19 Americans, to trial before a criminal court for allegedly being involved in banned activities and illegally receiving foreign funds, security officials said.

'Smoke detected' inside cabin before EgyptAir crash: reports

'Smoke detected' inside cabin before EgyptAir crash: reports

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Smoke alerts were triggered inside the cabin of the ill-fated EgyptAir jet minutes before it plunged into the Mediterranean Sea with 66 people on board.

Prosecutors seek death sentence for Mubarak over 'mass killings'

Prosecutors seek death sentence for Mubarak over 'mass killings'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

Prosecutors have demanded the death sentence for former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak on charges of killing thousands of protestors during the uprising against his 30-year rule in the country. Mustafa Khater, one of the prosecution team members, also demanded the death sentence for Mubarak's security chief and four top police commanders, who are currently undergoing trial in the same case. Mubarak's two sons, Gamal and Alaa, are facing corruption charges in the same trial.

Mubarak suffers brain stroke, reportedly 'clinically dead'

Mubarak suffers brain stroke, reportedly 'clinically dead'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

The ousted convicted Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak has suffered a brain stroke and was moved out from Yura prison to the nearby Maadi Military Hospital to be treated, according to a local media report.

Stay away from foreigners, Egypt govt tells people

Stay away from foreigners, Egypt govt tells people

Rediff.com9 Jun 2012

The Egyptian state television has come out with an advertisement warning people against talking to foreigners who could turn out to be spies, a move slammed by social media users who say it will only help increase levels of xenophobia in society. The ad features a man entering a cafe where a group of young people are sitting and chatting. The "foreign spy" joins them as they talk about the political and economic situation in the country.

Egypt court orders Hosni Mubarak's release

Egypt court orders Hosni Mubarak's release

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

An Egyptian court on Wednesday ordered the release of ousted President Hosni Mubarak.