Al-Masry Al-Youm
Chief editor resigns from Supreme Council for Journalism
Egypt
March 18, 2013
Chief editor resigns from Supreme Council for Journalism
Khaled Salah, editor-in-chief of the independent daily Youm7 newspaper and member of the Supreme Council for Journalism, announced his resignation…
Prosecutor general issues gag order on Mubarak corruption case
Egypt
March 18, 2013
Prosecutor general issues gag order on Mubarak corruption case
Prosecutor General Talaat Abdallah issued a gag order on investigations into President Hosni Mubarak's alleged misappropriation of state funds. The…
Justice Ministry drafting law to ensure president’s accountability
Egypt
March 18, 2013
Justice Ministry drafting law to ensure president’s accountability
The Justice Ministry is drafting a new law to guarantee accountability for the president. “The committee assigned by Justice Ministry…
Blaze destroys market in Red Sea town
Egypt
March 18, 2013
Blaze destroys market in Red Sea town
The international market in Shalateen City, Red Sea Governorate, went up in flames on Monday, destroying dozens of stores and…
15 suspects detained after Moqattam violence
Egypt
March 18, 2013
15 suspects detained after Moqattam violence
Fifteen suspects have been arrested on charges related to clashes between protesters and police in front of the Muslim Brotherhood's…
Opposition outraged as Military Academy accepts Brotherhood recruits
Egypt
March 18, 2013
Opposition outraged as Military Academy accepts Brotherhood recruits
The Military Academy has accepted Muslim Brotherhood members among its new recruits this year, ending a years-old ban, academy director…
Ultras released on bail after accused of storming Monufiya court
Egypt
March 18, 2013
Ultras released on bail after accused of storming Monufiya court
Thirty-eight members of the Ultras Ahlawy were released on bail by the Shebeen al-Koum Court in Monufiya on Monday. They…
Morsy urges more Pakistani investment
Egypt
March 18, 2013
Morsy urges more Pakistani investment
President Mohamed Morsy called on the Pakistani government to increase its investment in Egypt during his visit to Pakistan on…
Govt looking into airport liquor ban, nighttime closures, says minister
Egypt
March 18, 2013
Govt looking into airport liquor ban, nighttime closures, says minister
Government officials are weighing the cost effectiveness of banning liquor sales at Egyptian airports and closing the Cairo International Airport…
Nour Party criticizes beating of female activist allegedly at hands of Brotherhood
Egypt
March 18, 2013
Nour Party criticizes beating of female activist allegedly at hands of Brotherhood
Commenting on a widely-circulating photo depicting a female activist being slapped in the face allegedly by a member of the…