Egypt
First Syrian minister in 3 years visits Cairo
December 5, 2015
First Syrian minister in 3 years visits Cairo
Syria's Housing and Urban Development Minister Mohamed Walid Ghazal arrived in Cairo on Saturday from Lebanon. He is the first…
World squash championship in Egypt called off for security reasons
December 4, 2015
World squash championship in Egypt called off for security reasons
The Men's World Team Squash Championship in Cairo from December 12-18 has been called off for security reasons, the sports'…
Alliance loyal to Sisi dominates Egypt parliamentary election
December 4, 2015
Alliance loyal to Sisi dominates Egypt parliamentary election
An electoral alliance loyal to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has dominated the parliamentary election, the election committee said on…
After deaths, Egyptians grow bolder in challenging police abuse
December 4, 2015
After deaths, Egyptians grow bolder in challenging police abuse
Fathia Hashem was preparing for bed when Egyptian plainclothes police burst into her house, forced her into a van and…
Washington Post criticizes recent arrest of journalists
December 4, 2015
Washington Post criticizes recent arrest of journalists
The Washington Post criticized the Egyptian government in a report published on its website Thursday over the arrest of journalists and…
New drug for diabetic retinopathy approved in Egypt
December 4, 2015
New drug for diabetic retinopathy approved in Egypt
Participants in a medical conference held in Cairo under the supervision of the Health Ministry and Bayer foundation announced a…
Four police officers detained pending investigation over torturing Luxor resident to death
December 4, 2015
Four police officers detained pending investigation over torturing Luxor resident to death
Luxor prosecutor Ahmed Abdel Rahman has detained four police officers for four days pending investigation over the alleged fatal torturing…
Rights organization criticizes warning 50 Al-Azhar students against inappropriate clothing
December 4, 2015
Rights organization criticizes warning 50 Al-Azhar students against inappropriate clothing
The Association For the Development and Enhancement of Women called for Al-Azhar University management to act against the decisions taken…
Journalists Syndicate launches campaign against journalists detention
December 4, 2015
Journalists Syndicate launches campaign against journalists detention
The Journalists' Syndicate's Freedoms Committee launched a campaign to demand the release of detained journalists and to improve the conditions…
Sisi to visit Athens next week
December 4, 2015
Sisi to visit Athens next week
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will visit Athens next week to meet with the Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and the…