Egypt
Reconciliation agreement signed between Egyptian expat, Jordanian MP’s family
October 10, 2015
Reconciliation agreement signed between Egyptian expat, Jordanian MP’s family
Khaled Othman, the Egyptian expat who was assaulted in Jordan last week by Jordanian MP Zaid Shawabkeh, on Thursday signed…
Egypt’s strategic wheat reserves to last until mid-March: minister
October 10, 2015
Egypt’s strategic wheat reserves to last until mid-March: minister
Egypt's strategic wheat reserves are enough to last until the middle of March, the country's supply minister Khaled Hanafi said…
Hajj death toll rises to 165 Egyptians, 73 missing
October 10, 2015
Hajj death toll rises to 165 Egyptians, 73 missing
The deathtoll for Egyptians from the Hajj stampede rose to 165 while the number of missing dropped to 73, according to Endowments…
US refuses to label Israeli attacks on Palestinians ‘terror’
October 10, 2015
US refuses to label Israeli attacks on Palestinians ‘terror’
The State Department said Friday that recent attacks by Palestinians against Israelis are "acts of terror" but failed to apply the same standard when violence…
UPDATE2: Bombs kill 95 at pro-Kurdish rally in Turkish capital
October 10, 2015
UPDATE2: Bombs kill 95 at pro-Kurdish rally in Turkish capital
At least 95 people were killed when two suspected suicide bombers struck a rally of pro-Kurdish and labour activists outside…
Death toll in Saudi stampede climbs to 1,453, making it deadliest event to strike hajj
October 9, 2015
Death toll in Saudi stampede climbs to 1,453, making it deadliest event to strike hajj
A new tally shows last month’s crush and stampede at the Saudi hajj was the deadliest event to ever strike…
Israeli troops kill three Palestinians in protest at Gaza fence: medics
October 9, 2015
Israeli troops kill three Palestinians in protest at Gaza fence: medics
Israeli troops fired across the border into Gaza on Friday, killing three Palestinians and wounding 14 others who were throwing…
Socialist People’s Alliance Party remembers Maspero Massacre
October 9, 2015
Socialist People’s Alliance Party remembers Maspero Massacre
The Socialist People's Alliance Party issued a statement commemorating the Maspero Massacre on Friday. "Today, October 9, is the anniversary of…
Egypt to participate in Anuga food fair
October 9, 2015
Egypt to participate in Anuga food fair
Eighty-nine countries, including Egypt, will participate in the international trade fair Anuga (October 10 -14) in the German city of…
Health Ministry announces new Hep C drug Qurevo
October 9, 2015
Health Ministry announces new Hep C drug Qurevo
A new drug to tackle Hepatitis C will be available in the next few days, announced the Health Ministry at…