Egypt
Al-Jazeera documentary on Egyptian conscripts reignites media war with Qatar
November 27, 2016
Al-Jazeera documentary on Egyptian conscripts reignites media war with Qatar
A number of Egyptian TV hosts and journalists launched a campaign against Qatar over a documentary film produced by Al-Jazeera…
Two policemen arrested over weapon trade
November 27, 2016
Two policemen arrested over weapon trade
The Matariya prosecution remanded into custody Saturday two low-ranking policemen and the brother of one of the two, for four days…
Heavy rains, thunder expected this week
November 27, 2016
Heavy rains, thunder expected this week
Unstable weather is predicted this week starting Tuesday, to reach its maximum on Thursday and Friday, according to Ahmed Abdel…
Court rejects request to release novelist Ahmed Naji
November 27, 2016
Court rejects request to release novelist Ahmed Naji
A Cairo court rejected on Saturday a request for a stay of execution of the two-year sentence handed down to…
British delegation praises security at Luxor Airport
November 26, 2016
British delegation praises security at Luxor Airport
A British delegation from the Civil Aviation Authority praised the security measures followed at Luxor International Airport.Currently inspecting several Egyptian…
Huge fire breaks out at Souq al-Gomaa stores
November 26, 2016
Huge fire breaks out at Souq al-Gomaa stores
Major General Magdy al-Shalaqany, head of the civil protection department, said 20 fire engines were sent to control the huge…
Investigations ongoing in Amereya torture victim’s death – lawyer
November 26, 2016
Investigations ongoing in Amereya torture victim’s death – lawyer
The general prosecutor has reopened investigations into the involvement of eight low-ranking policemen in the death of Magdy Makin, allegedly…
BP buys stake in Eni’s giant Zohr gas field offshore Egypt
November 26, 2016
BP buys stake in Eni’s giant Zohr gas field offshore Egypt
BP (BP.L) has agreed to buy 10 percent of Eni's (ENI.MI) Shorouk concession offshore Egypt, which includes the giant Zohr…
Death toll in North Sinai attack rises to 11
November 26, 2016
Death toll in North Sinai attack rises to 11
The death toll from an attack on a military checkpoint in North Sinai increased to 11 on Friday, Reuters reported,…
Six dead, 29 injured in Qaliub road collision
November 25, 2016
Six dead, 29 injured in Qaliub road collision
Six persons were killed and 29 injured on Thursday in a collision between 3 parked microbuses and a public bus…