Most Egyptians detained in Libya released
Egypt
September 6, 2012
Most Egyptians detained in Libya released
The Foreign Ministry announced Thursday that 152 Egyptians who were detained in a Libyan prison over recent clashes with Libyan…
Ahly fans storm EFA to protest season opening
Egypt
September 5, 2012
Ahly fans storm EFA to protest season opening
Members of the Ultras Ahlawy, a group of hardcore fans supporting Cairo's Ahly football team, stormed into the Egyptian Football…
President no longer chief of police, says Constituent Assembly
Egypt
September 5, 2012
President no longer chief of police, says Constituent Assembly
The Constituent Assembly on Wednesday decided to cancel the article of the 1971 Constitution that says the president is the…
Egypt needs investments of US$45 billion to meet target growth rate
Business
September 4, 2012
Egypt needs investments of US$45 billion to meet target growth rate
Egypt needs LE276 billion (US$45 billion) in investment this year to meet its targeted growth rate, Prime Minister Hesham Qandil…
Protesters demand release of military detainees
Egypt
August 31, 2012
Protesters demand release of military detainees
Dozens protested in Tahrir Square Friday demanding the release of all civilian detainees in military prisons, chanting the slogan, “Freedom…
Stock exchange achieves second highest monthly record
Business
August 31, 2012
Stock exchange achieves second highest monthly record
The Egyptian Stock Exchange achieved unprecedented gains of nearly LE30 billion in August backed by several positive events at the…
Rayesa checkpoint in North Sinai attacked for 33rd time
Egypt
August 31, 2012
Rayesa checkpoint in North Sinai attacked for 33rd time
Anonymous gunmen exchanged fire early Friday morning with security forces at the Rayesa checkpoint on the Rafah-Arish international road, leaving…
Three survivors from boat wreck on Libyan coast released from custody
Egypt
August 30, 2012
Three survivors from boat wreck on Libyan coast released from custody
Three survivors from the boat that sank off the Libyan coast on Sunday while carrying 40 illegal immigrants will be…
Okasha, Abou Hamed accused of causing journalist’s injuries
Egypt
August 30, 2012
Okasha, Abou Hamed accused of causing journalist’s injuries
Controversial talk show host Tawfiq Okasha and former MP Mohamed Abou Hamed have been accused of responsibility for injuries sustained…
Four Libyans arrested for weapons possession in Beheira
Egypt
August 30, 2012
Four Libyans arrested for weapons possession in Beheira
Security authorities in Beheira Governorate arrested four Libyans in possession of weapons Thursday at a checkpoint on the Wadi al-Natrun…