Egypt
Situation controlled at Tanta police station after detainees start fire
April 19, 2016
Situation controlled at Tanta police station after detainees start fire
A fire started inside Tanta police station, resulting in the evacuation of detainees from the building, has been controlled under…
Kerry to meet Sisi in Cairo Wednesday
April 19, 2016
Kerry to meet Sisi in Cairo Wednesday
The US Secretary of State John Kerry will visit Cairo next Wednesday to meet with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, the…
Roadside bomb blast kills two, injures 11 in Arish
April 18, 2016
Roadside bomb blast kills two, injures 11 in Arish
Two people were killed and 11 injured in a bomb blast in Arish, North Sinai, on Monday.According to security sources,…
Sudan calls for sovereignty over Halayeb and Shalateen, stirs anger of Egyptian politicians
April 18, 2016
Sudan calls for sovereignty over Halayeb and Shalateen, stirs anger of Egyptian politicians
In the wake of the Tiran and Sanafir handover, Sudan has called on Egypt to engage in direct negotiations over…
Court detains 25 protesters 15 days over Tiran and Sanafir protests
April 18, 2016
Court detains 25 protesters 15 days over Tiran and Sanafir protests
Abdeen Misdemeanor Court ordered, Monday, the 15-day imprisonment of 25 protesters arrested during Friday's protests, pending investigation. The protests were held…
Sisi, French president reaffirm ties at economic forum opening
April 18, 2016
Sisi, French president reaffirm ties at economic forum opening
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and his French counterpart Francois Hollande inaugurated the Egyptian-French Economic Forum in Cairo on Monday, with…
German Vice Chancellor says no restrictions on provision of arms to Egypt
April 18, 2016
German Vice Chancellor says no restrictions on provision of arms to Egypt
Germany has no restrictions on the provision of arms to Egypt, Germany's Vice Chancellor and minister for economic affairs and energy…
Fire at Obour factory finally brought under control
April 18, 2016
Fire at Obour factory finally brought under control
Qalyubia civil protection troops are in the final stages of bringing under control a fire that broke out at a…
Hollande visit raises hopes of progress on Eric Lang murder case
April 17, 2016
Hollande visit raises hopes of progress on Eric Lang murder case
On Sunday, French President Francois Hollande arrived in Cairo for the second leg of a three-stop visit to the Middle…
Ministry to supervise international school after serious sexual assaults on students
April 17, 2016
Ministry to supervise international school after serious sexual assaults on students
Education Minister Al-Helaly al-Sherbeeny has ordered that the Futures British School be placed under the financial and administrative supervision of…