Troops from Fiji to join Sinai peacekeeping force
Egypt
March 21, 2012
Troops from Fiji to join Sinai peacekeeping force
Thirty-five officers from Fiji arrived in Cairo on Wednesday to join the multinational force stationed in Sinai, airport sources said.
Cairo Court of Appeals head denies stepping down
Egypt
March 20, 2012
Cairo Court of Appeals head denies stepping down
Abdel Moez Ibrahim, president of the Cairo Court of Appeal, on Tuesday denied media reports that he waived his powers.…
Proposed amendments to Presidential Elections Law allow longer campaign period
Egypt
March 20, 2012
Proposed amendments to Presidential Elections Law allow longer campaign period
The People’s Assembly Suggestions and Complaints Committee on Tuesday approved a bill submitted by independent MP Mostafa Bakry to amend…
Constituent assembly formation should be reconsidered, says Judges Club head
Egypt
March 20, 2012
Constituent assembly formation should be reconsidered, says Judges Club head
The formation of the constituent assembly should be reconsidered so that Parliament does not take 50 percent of the assembly's…
Foreign minister on East Asia tour to boost economy
Egypt
March 20, 2012
Foreign minister on East Asia tour to boost economy
Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr will visit China on Tuesday as part of an East Asia tour that includes Japan…
Endangered turtle saved in Red Sea governorate
Environment
March 19, 2012
Endangered turtle saved in Red Sea governorate
The Red Sea reserves authority saved an endangered turtle Monday from death north of Marsa Alam, Red Sea governorate. Environmental…
Alexandria court adjourns trial for Salafi man’s murder
Egypt
March 19, 2012
Alexandria court adjourns trial for Salafi man’s murder
Alexandria Criminal Court adjourned on Monday the case of the murder of Sayed Bilal until 14 April to hear the…
Alex court resumes trial for young Salafi man’s murder
Egypt
March 19, 2012
Alex court resumes trial for young Salafi man’s murder
The Alexandria Criminal Court on Thursday resumed the trial of five police officers accused of torturing to death a young…
Estimated 35,000 suspected cases of foot-and-mouth disease
Egypt
March 18, 2012
Estimated 35,000 suspected cases of foot-and-mouth disease
A report by the General Authority for Veterinary Services (GAVS) said there are 34,482 suspected cases of foot-and-mouth disease in…
Shura Council to keep state-run newspapers’ chief editors in their posts
Egypt
March 18, 2012
Shura Council to keep state-run newspapers’ chief editors in their posts
The Shura Council has approved the general committee’s decision to keep the editors-in-chief of state-owned newspapers in their positions until…