Egypt
Italy says 200,000 migrants may arrive by sea this year
April 23, 2015
Italy says 200,000 migrants may arrive by sea this year
As many as 5,000 migrants a week could arrive in Italy by sea from North African ports in the next…
Ambassador: Egypt to build 2 tobacco factories in Malawi
April 23, 2015
Ambassador: Egypt to build 2 tobacco factories in Malawi
Egypt's Amabassador to Malawi Maher al-Adawy announced that the Egyptian government plans to build two tobacco factories in the country,…
State agency: 1 killed, 4 injured in shelling in Egypt’s Sinai
April 23, 2015
State agency: 1 killed, 4 injured in shelling in Egypt’s Sinai
A shell hit a house in North Sinai's Sheikh Zuweid city, leaving one dead and four injured, the state news…
Investment minister vows to reduce bureaucracy
April 23, 2015
Investment minister vows to reduce bureaucracy
Egypt’s Investment Minister Ashraf Salman vowed on Wednesday to fight bureaucracy, which he considers to be a daunting challenge to…
Controversial Islam al-Behairy program suspended
April 23, 2015
Controversial Islam al-Behairy program suspended
Islam al-Behairy announced the suspension of his program "With Islam" on al-Kahera wal Nas satellite channel, due to disgreements with…
Official: Poor ventilation, overcrowding contributed to spread of disease among prisoners
April 23, 2015
Official: Poor ventilation, overcrowding contributed to spread of disease among prisoners
A report on the conditions of more than 200 prisoners inside an Egyptian police station showed on Wednesday that dozens…
Khamsin winds cause power outages in New Valley
April 23, 2015
Khamsin winds cause power outages in New Valley
The powerful, hot and dry seasonal Khamsin winds coming the Sahara desert, carrying thousands of tons of sand towards Egypt…
Grand Mufti reportedly assaulted during visit to Netherlands
April 23, 2015
Grand Mufti reportedly assaulted during visit to Netherlands
Egypt's Grand Mufti Shawki Allam was assaulted by unidentified attackers during his visit to the Netherlands on Wednesday, as shown…
Central bank’s governor: Egypt receives $6 bn from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait
April 23, 2015
Central bank’s governor: Egypt receives $6 bn from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait
Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates deposited $6 billion with Egypt's central bank on Wednesday, the bank's governor…