Egypt
Hunger-striking Soltan tells court strike was to protest “lost rights”
March 9, 2015
Hunger-striking Soltan tells court strike was to protest “lost rights”
Hunger-striking detainee Mohamed Soltan told the court during a trial session on Monday that he started his strike over a…
Mohamed Mounir gives concert end of economic conference
March 9, 2015
Mohamed Mounir gives concert end of economic conference
Ilham Abul Fath of Sada Masr said Mohamed Mounir will give a concert at the end of the Sharm al-Sheikh…
Arab League calls for multinational force to fight militants
March 9, 2015
Arab League calls for multinational force to fight militants
The Arab League called for the creation of a regional force to combat militants as countries face a growing threat…
Anniversary of university independence casts doubt on academic freedom
March 9, 2015
Anniversary of university independence casts doubt on academic freedom
The date 9 March marks the anniversary of the independence of Egypt’s universities, yet there still considerable debate to what…
Warm weather in Cairo, moderate temperatures in the Delta on Tuesday
March 9, 2015
Warm weather in Cairo, moderate temperatures in the Delta on Tuesday
Mild winter weather is expected on the northwest coast (18C) on Tuesday, though the temperature will be warmer up in…
Vodafone asks NTRA to block WhatsApp voice application
March 9, 2015
Vodafone asks NTRA to block WhatsApp voice application
Vodafone has asked the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) to withhold the WhatsApp voice application Facebook is launching. In a letter…
Egypt’s market gains LE1.44 billion on Monday, EGX30 rises 0.78%
March 9, 2015
Egypt’s market gains LE1.44 billion on Monday, EGX30 rises 0.78%
Egypt's market main index EGX30 on Monday rose 0.78 percent to record 9,713.61 points on total turnover of LEP589 million,…
Mumps, chickenpox appear in Sohag, Red Sea
March 9, 2015
Mumps, chickenpox appear in Sohag, Red Sea
Two hundred and one students at a primary school in Sohag were found to be infected with mumps, according to…
Zamalek Club White Knights protest stadium massacre at universities
March 9, 2015
Zamalek Club White Knights protest stadium massacre at universities
Hardcore supporters of the Zamalek Sports Club protested at a number of universities on Monday, condemning the deaths of 19…