Egypt
UPDATE: Egyptian army kills 63 militants in North Sinai – sources
July 5, 2015
UPDATE: Egyptian army kills 63 militants in North Sinai – sources
Egypt's military launched air strikes and ground operations that killed 63 Islamist militants in North Sinai on Sunday, security sources…
Zahi Hawass celebrates Italian translation of ‘The Legend of Tutankhamun’ book
July 5, 2015
Zahi Hawass celebrates Italian translation of ‘The Legend of Tutankhamun’ book
The launch of an Italian translation of Zahi Hawass’s book, “The Legend of Tutankhamun”, was celebrated in the city of…
Divided and desperate Greeks vote in referendum that may decide euro future
July 5, 2015
Divided and desperate Greeks vote in referendum that may decide euro future
Greeks voted on Sunday in a referendum that could determine their future in Europe's common currency, with banks shuttered, the…
EgyptAir to send cargo flights to Chad
July 5, 2015
EgyptAir to send cargo flights to Chad
In accordance with the government’s policy, EgyptAir signed a contract for regular cargo flights to the Chadian capital N'Djamena on…
Ali Omran named interim general prosecutor
July 5, 2015
Ali Omran named interim general prosecutor
The Supreme Judicial Council has tasked Ali Omran, the most senior assistant general prosecutor, to temporarily become General prosecutor, succeeding…
Textiles’ Syndicate requests govt re-operate suspended companies
July 5, 2015
Textiles’ Syndicate requests govt re-operate suspended companies
Textiles' Syndicate President Abdel Fattah Ibrahim has requested that the government save the industry and find urgent solutions for companies…
23 MB supporters handed 10 years rigorous imprisonment
July 5, 2015
23 MB supporters handed 10 years rigorous imprisonment
Giza Criminal Court, headed by Judge Moataz Khafaga, sentenced Sunday, 23 Muslim Brotherhood supporters to 10 years rigorous imprisonment and…
Court rejects dissolution of Nour Party over religious orientations
July 5, 2015
Court rejects dissolution of Nour Party over religious orientations
The Supreme Administrative Court on Sunday upheld an earlier verdict in which it turned down a petition demanding the dissolution…
Journalists’ Syndicate rejects counter-terrorism bill
July 5, 2015
Journalists’ Syndicate rejects counter-terrorism bill
The Journalists' Syndicate has rejected what it calls new restrictions on the freedom of press added to the recent counter-terrorism…
EWDU collects 1.5 million signatures to withdraw confidence from Manpower Minister
July 5, 2015
EWDU collects 1.5 million signatures to withdraw confidence from Manpower Minister
The Egypt’s Workers Democratic Union (EWDU) said it has collected 1.5 million signatures to withdraw confidence from Manpower Minister Nahed al-Ashry. Saad…