Egypt
Belly-dancer’s challenge against election disqualification postponed
October 18, 2015
Belly-dancer’s challenge against election disqualification postponed
The Supreme Administrative Court postponed to October 25 a challenge filed by famed belly-dancer Sama Al-Masry on Sunday.
Video: As low turnout for parliamentary voting emerges, army lures voters with songs
October 18, 2015
Video: As low turnout for parliamentary voting emerges, army lures voters with songs
With signs emerging of a humble turnout by voters on the first day of parliamentary elections, army troops are broadcasting…
Key events in Egypt since the 2011 uprising
October 18, 2015
Key events in Egypt since the 2011 uprising
Here are some key events from more than four years of turmoil and transition in Egypt: — February 11, 2011: Autocrat…
Whereabouts of Al-Masry Al-Youm IT assistant still unknown following arrest
October 18, 2015
Whereabouts of Al-Masry Al-Youm IT assistant still unknown following arrest
The whereabouts of an Al-Masry Al-Youm IT assistant is still unknown since his arrest last Wednesday. Fathy Gad was arrested from his…
King Tut’s gold mask undamaged: official
October 18, 2015
King Tut’s gold mask undamaged: official
The general manager of the Egyptian Museum, Khaled Enany, denied that King Tutankhamun's golden mask was harmed on Sunday, in response…
Pyramids, Sphinx in blue to celebrate UN’s 70th anniversary
October 18, 2015
Pyramids, Sphinx in blue to celebrate UN’s 70th anniversary
Over 180 famous landmarks throughout 50 countries worldwide, including Egypt's pyramids, will be lit up in blue, the official United…
Acclaimed novelist Gamal al-Ghitany dies at 70
October 18, 2015
Acclaimed novelist Gamal al-Ghitany dies at 70
Novelist Gamal al-Ghitany, an author of historical and political novels and commentary, died at the age of 70 at the…
Election turnout 1.19% as of Sunday afternoon
October 18, 2015
Election turnout 1.19% as of Sunday afternoon
The first stage of parliamentary elections witnessed a low turnout on Sunday with a turnout of no more than 1.19…
UN organizes Nile celebration to raise awareness on sustainable development
October 18, 2015
UN organizes Nile celebration to raise awareness on sustainable development
The United Nations organized a celebration on the Nile under the slogan Sailing the Nile for Sustainable Development Saturday evening,…
Govt plans to issue new cement factory licenses
October 18, 2015
Govt plans to issue new cement factory licenses
The government is considering issuing new licenses for the production of cement, following a study done by several ministries which…