Egypt
Russian embassy: Two Russians kidnapped in Sudan’s Darfur region
February 3, 2015
Russian embassy: Two Russians kidnapped in Sudan’s Darfur region
Two Russian citizens have been kidnapped in Sudan's Darfur region, a spokesman for the Russian embassy in Khartoum said on…
Airport security: Cairo airport heightens security measures after police find two bombs
February 3, 2015
Airport security: Cairo airport heightens security measures after police find two bombs
Cairo airport officials heightened security measures on Tuesday after police found two bombs in different terminals of the city's main…
Security official: Homemade bomb explodes in central Cairo
February 3, 2015
Security official: Homemade bomb explodes in central Cairo
A homemade bomb exploded in central Cairo on Tuesday, security officials said.The target of the blast, near a busy square,…
Bassem Youssef becomes resident fellow at Harvard’s Institute of Politics
February 3, 2015
Bassem Youssef becomes resident fellow at Harvard’s Institute of Politics
Satirist and TV host Bassem Youssef shared his happiness with the public early on Tuesday, tweeting, “Proud to be chosen by…
Egypt non-oil private sector shrinks in January, first time since July
February 3, 2015
Egypt non-oil private sector shrinks in January, first time since July
Egypt's non-oil private sector shrank in January for the first time since last July, as both output and new orders…
141 polling stations formed in Egypt’s embassies, consulates worldwide
February 2, 2015
141 polling stations formed in Egypt’s embassies, consulates worldwide
The High Elections Commission has decided to open 141 electoral committees at embassies and consulates worldwide.Several countries will have more…
Jazeera journalist Greste says relief to be free, like a “rebirth”
February 2, 2015
Jazeera journalist Greste says relief to be free, like a “rebirth”
Australian journalist Peter Greste said on Monday it was a great relief to be freed from prison in Egypt but…
Prosecution freezes assets of businessman for Canada fraud
February 2, 2015
Prosecution freezes assets of businessman for Canada fraud
General Prosecutor Hesham Barakat has ordered a freeze of the assets of an Egyptian businessman for his alleged involvement in…
Pope Francis regrets Sinai attacks
February 2, 2015
Pope Francis regrets Sinai attacks
Pope Francis of the Vatican has expressed his deep sorrow over the deadly attack on an army facility in North…
Britain calls on Egypt to release journalists and political prisoners
February 2, 2015
Britain calls on Egypt to release journalists and political prisoners
British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond welcomed the release of the Australian Al-Jazeera journalist Peter Greste, yet expressed concern for his…