Egypt
Terrorists do not represent Islam: Egypt’s Grand Mufti
February 9, 2016
Terrorists do not represent Islam: Egypt’s Grand Mufti
Egypt’s Grand Mufti has rejected what he described as “generalized” perceptions that link terrorism to Islam. “Islam is totally innocent of…
Egypt’s Christian communities to pray for unity
February 9, 2016
Egypt’s Christian communities to pray for unity
Egypt's Christian communities will pray for unity over the next week, from February 13 to February 20. The "Prayer for Unity…
Egyptian killed in Riyadh after Saudis run over him
February 9, 2016
Egyptian killed in Riyadh after Saudis run over him
A video depicting the killing of an Egyptian man after four Saudi men drove over his body was circulated on…
Egypt’s foreign minister visits DC, meets with Jewish-American delegation
February 9, 2016
Egypt’s foreign minister visits DC, meets with Jewish-American delegation
The first day of Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukri's visit to the US capital Washington, D.C. was full of intense meetings…
UK, Egypt talks continue on airport security: British ambassador
February 9, 2016
UK, Egypt talks continue on airport security: British ambassador
The United Kingdom is in ongoing negotiations with Egypt concerning airport security improvements that will eventually lead to resuming British…
Contracts on Renaissance dam studies being reviewed by State Council
February 8, 2016
Contracts on Renaissance dam studies being reviewed by State Council
The Water Resources and Irrigation Ministry has sent a draft of the initial contracts, which will be signed between Egypt,…
Tanta ophthalmology hospital chief referred to investigation, Avastin importing company closed
February 8, 2016
Tanta ophthalmology hospital chief referred to investigation, Avastin importing company closed
Health Minister Ahmed Emad Eddine decided on Monday to close the company that imports the Avastin medicine, which caused complications…
Second autopsy reveals ‘inhumane’, ‘animal-like violence’ on Italian student’s corpse
February 8, 2016
Second autopsy reveals ‘inhumane’, ‘animal-like violence’ on Italian student’s corpse
A second autopsy on Giulio Regeni, the Italian student found dead in Egypt last week, said that he suffered “inhumane,…
26 MB supporters referred to military trial over 2015 rampage
February 8, 2016
26 MB supporters referred to military trial over 2015 rampage
Giza prosecution services referred on Monday 26 Muslim Brotherhood supporters to a military trial over a series of attacks that…
Trial begins over attempted murder of Mortada Mansour
February 8, 2016
Trial begins over attempted murder of Mortada Mansour
Giza Criminal Court held on Monday the first session in the trial of five suspects accused of attempting to murder…