Egypt
224 Egyptians return home from Libya over past 24 hours
July 31, 2015
224 Egyptians return home from Libya over past 24 hours
As many as 224 Egyptians have come back from Libya via Salloum border crossing over the past 24 hours, said…
Controversy about Pharaoh in Moses story raised again
July 31, 2015
Controversy about Pharaoh in Moses story raised again
The discovery of an ancient pillar made for Egyptian King Merneptah has brought about renewed controversy about whether Merneptah was…
Minister expects Suez Canal returns growth by 9%
July 31, 2015
Minister expects Suez Canal returns growth by 9%
Minister of Planning, Monitoring and Administrative Reform Ashraf al-Araby expects the rate of growth of the Suez Canal revenues during…
Source: 38 “Brotherhood members” referred to military trial over burning oil company’s vehicles
July 31, 2015
Source: 38 “Brotherhood members” referred to military trial over burning oil company’s vehicles
The Suez prosecution referred 38 "Muslim Brotherhood members" to military trial over charges of setting fire to cars belonging to…
Priest: Three million atheists in Egypt
July 31, 2015
Priest: Three million atheists in Egypt
The current religious discourse, whether Islamic or Christian, is intolerant and bigoted, said priest Rady Attalah Eskandar of Alexandria's Evangelical Church.
Security measures beefed up in Suez
July 31, 2015
Security measures beefed up in Suez
Security measures were intensified on Friday across Suez governorate especially in the eastern and western parts of the Suez Canal…
Pope: Church still studying personal status bill
July 31, 2015
Pope: Church still studying personal status bill
The Coptic Orthodox Church is still considering the personal status draft law and will announce its stance after it concludes…
Koraymat power station breakdown causes power cuts in 3 governorates
July 31, 2015
Koraymat power station breakdown causes power cuts in 3 governorates
The thursday's breakdown in Koraymat power station has caused power outages in Fayoum, Beni Suef and Minya, sparking anger among…
Truck owners criticize import, license ban
July 31, 2015
Truck owners criticize import, license ban
Truck owners have criticized the Cabinet's decision on banning the import, manufacturing, and licensing of trucks, warning that transportation costs…
Egypt, Saudi sign pact to boost military ties
July 31, 2015
Egypt, Saudi sign pact to boost military ties
Egypt and Saudi Arabia signed a pact in Cairo Thursday aimed at boosting military and economic ties between the two…