Egypt
Ahmed Shafik undecided about running for president
May 24, 2017
Ahmed Shafik undecided about running for president
The founder of the Egyptian National Movement Party and former presidential hopeful Ahmed Shafik said he has not yet decided…
UPDATE: Lawyer Khaled Ali released on bail, investigations ongoing
May 24, 2017
UPDATE: Lawyer Khaled Ali released on bail, investigations ongoing
The public prosecution ordered on Wednesday for lawyer Khaled Ali to be released on LE1,000 bail while investigations into charges…
Bashir says Egyptian armored vehicles seized with rebels in Darfur
May 24, 2017
Bashir says Egyptian armored vehicles seized with rebels in Darfur
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir has resumed his allegations against Egypt, saying that his armed forces seized Egyptian armored vehicles during…
Sudan accuses Egypt of backing rebels ahead of foreign minister’s trip
May 24, 2017
Sudan accuses Egypt of backing rebels ahead of foreign minister’s trip
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir accused Egypt on Tuesday of supporting rebels at war with Khartoum, a week ahead of a…
High Court upholds earlier verdict against 4 police officers in death by torture case, after 8 years
May 23, 2017
High Court upholds earlier verdict against 4 police officers in death by torture case, after 8 years
Egypt’s Court of Cassation on Tuesday rejected the appeal of four police officers against a court ruling sentencing them to…
30C in Cairo forecast for Wednesday
May 23, 2017
30C in Cairo forecast for Wednesday
Meteorologists say pleasant weather is forecast for Wednesday along northern coasts, with moderate temperatures in the Delta and Cairo. Highs of…
Church bombing suspects reveal details of IS funding, weapons, Libya connection
May 23, 2017
Church bombing suspects reveal details of IS funding, weapons, Libya connection
Investigations into the 48 defendants, who are accused of belonging to the Islamic State and orchestrating terror attacks on churches in Egypt,…
Macron expresses interest in Sisi’s invitation to visit Egypt
May 23, 2017
Macron expresses interest in Sisi’s invitation to visit Egypt
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi made a telephone call to the newly-elected French President Emmanuel Macron, during which Sisi congratulated him…
Armed Forces distribute 2 million food packages to citizens in need
May 23, 2017
Armed Forces distribute 2 million food packages to citizens in need
The Armed Forces offered 2 million food packages at low prices to provide citizens in need living in highly populated…
Education Ministry increases private school fees between 7 and 14%
May 23, 2017
Education Ministry increases private school fees between 7 and 14%
Education Minister Tarek Shawki announced on Monday that international school fees will be increased by 14 percent for the next…