Egypt
Sheikh: Edict banning non-Palestinians from Jerusalem ‘wrong’
February 28, 2012
Sheikh: Edict banning non-Palestinians from Jerusalem ‘wrong’
A prominent Palestinian sheikh on Tuesday called on the head of the International Union of Muslim Scholars, Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi,…
FM urges Egyptians abroad to register at diplomatic missions
February 28, 2012
FM urges Egyptians abroad to register at diplomatic missions
The foreign minister has directed diplomatic missions abroad to urge Egyptian expatriates to register their data, the Foreign Ministry announced…
Indian foreign minister to visit Egypt next week
February 28, 2012
Indian foreign minister to visit Egypt next week
Indian Foreign Minister S.M. Krishna will visit Egypt on 4 and 5 March to conduct senior-level talks to bolster bilateral…
Anti-corruption crusader announces his candidacy
February 28, 2012
Anti-corruption crusader announces his candidacy
In front of a crowded audience at the Journalists Syndicate on Monday, lawyer and activist Khaled Ali announced his candidacy…
After 5 killed in vendetta, police continue to cordon Qena village
February 28, 2012
After 5 killed in vendetta, police continue to cordon Qena village
Security forces continued to cordon off a village in Qena Governorate Tuesday, following the deaths of five people in the…
MP Mostafa Bakry accuses other members of seeking revenge
February 28, 2012
MP Mostafa Bakry accuses other members of seeking revenge
Independent MP Mostafa Bakry accused members of Parliament who submitted a memo to refer him to the Ethics Committee of…
Israel kills armed infiltrator from Sinai, says army
February 28, 2012
Israel kills armed infiltrator from Sinai, says army
Israeli forces engaged in a firefight overnight with gunmen who infiltrated from Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, killing one, the Israeli military…
US, Egypt lurch into perilous limbo on NGO case
February 28, 2012
US, Egypt lurch into perilous limbo on NGO case
US hopes for a quick end to its dispute with Egypt over pro-democracy groups have been dashed, stranding both countries…
Moussa sticks to presidential bid after clashes at campaign event
February 27, 2012
Moussa sticks to presidential bid after clashes at campaign event
Presidential hopeful Amr Moussa vowed to continue his campaign Monday after a Sharqiya campaign rally was canceled when clashes erupted…