Egypt
Large bird makes 60 cm hole in EgyptAir plane en route to London
March 14, 2016
Large bird makes 60 cm hole in EgyptAir plane en route to London
An EgyptAir passenger plane has collided with a large bird, causing a hole in the plane's fuselage as it came…
Tourism crisis is ‘short-term’: minister
March 13, 2016
Tourism crisis is ‘short-term’: minister
The crisis faced by Egypt’s tourism sector since the crash of a Russian airplane in Sinai last October is “short-term”,…
Temperatures to fall on Monday
March 13, 2016
Temperatures to fall on Monday
Monday will see a significant drop in temperatures. High winds will mean sand and dust for a lot of the…
As hard times hit, Egyptians at last find fault with Sisi
March 13, 2016
As hard times hit, Egyptians at last find fault with Sisi
"Your exellency: you are not working," television presenter Azza al-Henawy said, looking into the camera but addressing the Egyptian president.…
Trial of Salafi preacher over contempt of religion postponed until 2 April
March 13, 2016
Trial of Salafi preacher over contempt of religion postponed until 2 April
6th of October Misdemeanor Court have adjourned the case of Salafi preacher Mohamed Hassan. The verdict of his trial will…
NCW program aims to train women entrepreneurs across Egypt
March 13, 2016
NCW program aims to train women entrepreneurs across Egypt
The National Council for Women (NCW) has announced a new training program to raise women's skills in the field of…
Top prosecutor bans ex-lawmaker Okasha from travel
March 13, 2016
Top prosecutor bans ex-lawmaker Okasha from travel
Egypt's top prosecutor banned on Saturday controversial ex-lawmaker Tawfiq Okasha from travel for forging a doctoral degree certificate, state-run MENA…
IGA negotiates with Mubarak’s men for reconciliation over financial lawsuits
March 13, 2016
IGA negotiates with Mubarak’s men for reconciliation over financial lawsuits
The Illicit Gains Authority is holding negotiations with several lawyers defending officials accused of owning illegal wealth. The officials, affiliated…
Justice minister apologizes for Prophet jailing remarks
March 13, 2016
Justice minister apologizes for Prophet jailing remarks
Justice Minister Ahmed al-Zend has apologized for a remark in which he said he would arrest any journalist who made…
Down Syndrome model appears in wedding photoshoot
March 13, 2016
Down Syndrome model appears in wedding photoshoot
Australian model with Down Syndrome, Madeline Stuart, defied potential ridicule when she published photos on social media of a wedding…