Egypt
Shi’ite leaders to meet over Al-Hussein tomb closure on Ashura
October 25, 2015
Shi’ite leaders to meet over Al-Hussein tomb closure on Ashura
Shi'ite leaders have called a meeting to discuss the Religious Endowment Ministry's decision to close Al-Hussein tomb in Egypt, from…
Foreign Ministry warns against online scam deals
October 25, 2015
Foreign Ministry warns against online scam deals
Egypt’s Foreign Affairs Ministry is once again warning citizens against making online deals with unverified foreign companies. The ministry, in a statement…
Ain Sokhna Port shuts down due to bad weather
October 25, 2015
Ain Sokhna Port shuts down due to bad weather
The Ain Sokhna Port was closed on Sunday at 9 am due to bad weather, said Red Sea Ports Authority…
Suez University president expels 8 students for disrespecting national anthem
October 25, 2015
Suez University president expels 8 students for disrespecting national anthem
In an unprecedented move, Suez University President Mamdouh Ghorab expelled eight students who failed to stand up during the national…
Sisi to visit 2 Arab countries, India
October 25, 2015
Sisi to visit 2 Arab countries, India
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will visit two Arab countries, the UAE and Bahrain, in addition to India, before his anticipated…
UPDATE: New project to explore pyramids ‘unprecedented’ – minister
October 25, 2015
UPDATE: New project to explore pyramids ‘unprecedented’ – minister
The year 2016 will be the year of the pyramids, as the Antiquities Ministry will embark on a scientific exploration…
UPDATE: 5 dead as heavy rains pound Egypt’s Alexandria
October 25, 2015
UPDATE: 5 dead as heavy rains pound Egypt’s Alexandria
Torrential rains lashed Egypt's Mediterranean city of Alexandria Sunday, killing five people, including two children and the captain of a…
Govt yields to students protests, cancels attendance marks
October 25, 2015
Govt yields to students protests, cancels attendance marks
Following weeks of protests by high school students, Prime Minister Sherif Ismail rescinded on Saturday an earlier decision by Education…
Brotherhood businessman not interrogated over currency black market: prosecution
October 25, 2015
Brotherhood businessman not interrogated over currency black market: prosecution
A Muslim Brotherhood business mogul is being interrogated over his affiliation with the outlawed group and the financing of its…
One of 2 Copts to win Malawy runoff elections
October 25, 2015
One of 2 Copts to win Malawy runoff elections
For the first time in the history of the Egyptian Parliament, two Coptic candidates will be contesting the same seat…