Egypt
Following governor’s resignation, subordinates interrogated over rainfall crisis
October 26, 2015
Following governor’s resignation, subordinates interrogated over rainfall crisis
The Administrative Prosecution has ordered a wide-scale interrogation of municipal officials in Alexandria after heavy rainfall and storms killed five…
Security forces kill 3 militants in gunbattle: Egypt
October 25, 2015
Security forces kill 3 militants in gunbattle: Egypt
Egypt's interior ministry says three militants have been killed in a gunfight with security forces in Ismailia province. The ministry says…
Saudis see some progress toward political solution in Syria
October 25, 2015
Saudis see some progress toward political solution in Syria
Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir said on Sunday after talks with his counterpart in Cairo that wider international talks to…
More than 40 bodies found off coast of western Libya
October 25, 2015
More than 40 bodies found off coast of western Libya
Rescue teams have recovered the bodies of at least 40 people -- thought to be drowned migrants -- off the…
Q&A: Yasser Borhamy fatwas behind Nour Party failure – former Nour Party candidate
October 25, 2015
Q&A: Yasser Borhamy fatwas behind Nour Party failure – former Nour Party candidate
Mahmoud Maatouq, a Nour Party candidate who failed to garner enough votes in the parliamentary elections in Qena and subsequently…
Journalists’ Syndicate accuses security of kidnapping 2 members
October 25, 2015
Journalists’ Syndicate accuses security of kidnapping 2 members
The Journalists' Syndicate has accused security forces of kidnapping two of its members late last week and is demanding the…
Tour guides are suffering the most since January 25: union head
October 25, 2015
Tour guides are suffering the most since January 25: union head
Tour guides in Egypt are suffering the most since the January 25 revolution and some of them have threatened suicide,…
Egyptian hajj deaths up to 190, more missing pilgrims found: ministry
October 25, 2015
Egyptian hajj deaths up to 190, more missing pilgrims found: ministry
The number of Egyptian deaths from a stampede during the Islamic hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia last month have jumped…
Textile workers enter 6th day of protests
October 25, 2015
Textile workers enter 6th day of protests
Workers at the Misr Fine Spinning and Weaving Company in Kafr al-Dawwar have been striking for six days to receive…
Nedaa Masr withdraws from phase 2 of parliament elections
October 25, 2015
Nedaa Masr withdraws from phase 2 of parliament elections
An electoral alliance has announced it is withdrawing its candidates from the second phase of the House of Representatives' elections…