Egypt
Egyptians hijack govt tourism hashtag to lash at state
December 12, 2015
Egyptians hijack govt tourism hashtag to lash at state
Twitter users on Friday hijacked a government hashtag called #ThisIsEgypt — part of an online campaign aimed at drawing tourists…
Three army personnel killed in N. Sinai attack: sources
December 12, 2015
Three army personnel killed in N. Sinai attack: sources
One army officer and two lower-ranking personnel were killed in an attack in Rafah, North Sinai on Saturday, BBC Arabic…
Egyptian judge postpones trial of 739 as courtroom cage too small
December 12, 2015
Egyptian judge postpones trial of 739 as courtroom cage too small
An Egyptian judge on Saturday postponed the trial of 739 people accused of murder and staging an armed sit-in because…
Forecast: Sunday weather unstable
December 12, 2015
Forecast: Sunday weather unstable
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority is predicting unstable weather on Sunday, with intense rain expected for the northern coasts and North…
Unease, security intervention mar proposed pro-state Parliament bloc
December 12, 2015
Unease, security intervention mar proposed pro-state Parliament bloc
Parliamentarians in the recently-elected, yet-to-convene House of Representatives have expressed doubt toward a proposed pro-state bloc that seeks a majority…
Egypt fine over Israel gas deal illegal: EGAS former chief
December 12, 2015
Egypt fine over Israel gas deal illegal: EGAS former chief
A fine worth US$1.7 billion, which was imposed on Egypt by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) for halting natural…
Long-awaited laws for church construction close: minister
December 12, 2015
Long-awaited laws for church construction close: minister
Egypt could soon have a law that regulates church constructions, a minister has revealed. Legal Affairs Minister Magdy El-Agati said, while…
Russian military delegation in Cairo to discuss cooperation
December 12, 2015
Russian military delegation in Cairo to discuss cooperation
A delegation of four Russian military officials arrived in Cairo Saturday to discuss cooperation between both countries, DPA quoted sources…
Egyptians accept no regime in name of religion: Pope Tawadros
December 12, 2015
Egyptians accept no regime in name of religion: Pope Tawadros
Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria and Patriarch of Saint Mark Diocese on Friday said that Egyptians do not accept any…
Sudanese water resources minister: We respect water agreements with Cairo
December 12, 2015
Sudanese water resources minister: We respect water agreements with Cairo
Sudanese Minister of Water Resources and Electricity Moataz Moussa said that his country respects and is committed to all international…