Egypt
Kuwaiti preacher calls for demolition of Pyramids, Sphinx
March 9, 2015
Kuwaiti preacher calls for demolition of Pyramids, Sphinx
Kuwaiti Islamic preacher Ibrahim al-Kendary has called for the demolition of historical monuments, such as the Pyramids and the Sphinx,…
Security measures taken ahead of economic summit in South Sinai
March 9, 2015
Security measures taken ahead of economic summit in South Sinai
Security troops closed all main, side and mountain roads leading to South Sinai on Sunday as part of preparations for the…
Borg al-Arab Culture Palace holds seminar on Martyr’s Day
March 9, 2015
Borg al-Arab Culture Palace holds seminar on Martyr’s Day
The Borg Al-Arab Culture Palace in Alexandria is holding a seminar on Monday entitled "The Martyr's Day." The seminar will commemorate…
State firm: Egypt extends bidding for 10 oil blocks by 2 months
March 9, 2015
State firm: Egypt extends bidding for 10 oil blocks by 2 months
Egypt extended the deadline for companies to bid for 10 oil exploration concessions to May 31 from March 31, state-owned…
Chinese company to invest US$250 million in Egypt
March 9, 2015
Chinese company to invest US$250 million in Egypt
The Chinese Star Oil and Gas (SOG) company has announced an investment of US$250 million in Egypt to help build…
Butane gas crisis: 1 killed in Daqahlia, many protests nationwide
March 9, 2015
Butane gas crisis: 1 killed in Daqahlia, many protests nationwide
One person was killed in a fight to obtain butane gas cylinders in the Daqahlia province on Sunday, as people…
5-hour power cut in Gharbiya Sunday
March 9, 2015
5-hour power cut in Gharbiya Sunday
Power outages extending to up to five hours on Sunday provoked the wrath of the Gharbiya province residents.
Egypt court postpones Morsi trial over ‘espionage for Qatar’ charges
March 8, 2015
Egypt court postpones Morsi trial over ‘espionage for Qatar’ charges
Cairo's criminal court postponed the trial of ousted President Mohamed Morsy on charges of spying for Qatar. The next session will be…
Juncker calls for EU army, says would deter Russia
March 8, 2015
Juncker calls for EU army, says would deter Russia
The European Union needs its own army to face up to Russia and other threats as well as restore the bloc's foreign…
Islamic State presents former Catholic school student as newest member
March 8, 2015
Islamic State presents former Catholic school student as newest member
A French man has appeared in a video posted by the Islamic State speaking about the story behind his conversion…