Egypt
Swedish reporter briefly arrested covering Mahalla demos
October 28, 2015
Swedish reporter briefly arrested covering Mahalla demos
A Swedish reporter was briefly detained on Tuesday while covering protests by Egyptian textile workers in Mahalla condemning the withholding…
Sisi extends North Sinai state of emergency for another 3 months
October 28, 2015
Sisi extends North Sinai state of emergency for another 3 months
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi issued a decree on Wednesday extending the state of emergency in North Sinai. A state of emergency…
Bribery controlled 1st round of elections: rights organization director
October 28, 2015
Bribery controlled 1st round of elections: rights organization director
The use of "political money", or bribery, has controlled the first round of the House of Representatives' elections, said Ayman…
PM admits inefficiency facing Alex rainfalls
October 28, 2015
PM admits inefficiency facing Alex rainfalls
Prime Minister Sherif Ismail has admitted to a poor performance by his government during violent rainstorms that killed five people…
Three policemen injured in Arish IED blast
October 28, 2015
Three policemen injured in Arish IED blast
Medical sources in Arish city have reported that one police officer and two soldiers were injured in an IED explosion…
PM gives employees half-day leave as voter scarcity persists
October 28, 2015
PM gives employees half-day leave as voter scarcity persists
Prime Minister Sherif Ismail has directed government agencies to give their employees a half-day leave on Wednesday, as a means…
Nour Party considering withdrawal from elections: Yasser Borhamy
October 28, 2015
Nour Party considering withdrawal from elections: Yasser Borhamy
Deputy Head of the Salafi Dawa Yasser Borhamy said on Wednesday that the Nour Party is considering withdrawing from parliamentary…
Cash boost sought from Egypt’s Suez Canal proves elusive
October 28, 2015
Cash boost sought from Egypt’s Suez Canal proves elusive
Toll revenues for Egypt's Suez Canal have fallen so far this year compared to last, dampening hopes that a newly…
Egypt’s president visits the United Arab Emirates for talks
October 27, 2015
Egypt’s president visits the United Arab Emirates for talks
Egypt's president is visiting the United Arab Emirates, a major backer of his government. The state-run WAM news agency reported President…
Nour Party says low runoff turnout a message to Sisi
October 27, 2015
Nour Party says low runoff turnout a message to Sisi
The chairman of the Salafi-led Nour Party has said that the low turnout by voters during the runoff elections in…