Egypt
One policeman killed, another injured in Egypt’s El-Arish
December 14, 2014
One policeman killed, another injured in Egypt’s El-Arish
A policeman has been killed and another wounded in Egypt’s El-Arish northern Sinai on Sunday. Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
Egypt refers 439 suspects to military tribunals
December 13, 2014
Egypt refers 439 suspects to military tribunals
An Egyptian security official says the country's top prosecutor has referred more than 400 suspected Islamists to military tribunals for…
Egypt bars entry of US scholar critical of government
December 13, 2014
Egypt bars entry of US scholar critical of government
US scholar and former diplomat Michele Dunne, known for her staunch criticism of Egypt's authorities, said she was barred from…
Surging child abuse in Egypt overshadowed by strife
December 13, 2014
Surging child abuse in Egypt overshadowed by strife
Eight-year-old Rahma was on her way home from school when she was raped -- another victim of a surge in…
‘Factory Girl’ wins Best Production at Egyptian National Film Festival
December 13, 2014
‘Factory Girl’ wins Best Production at Egyptian National Film Festival
The 18th session of the Egyptian National Film Festival concluded on Friday in attendance of Culture Minister Gaber Asfour, director…
Rains expected on Sunday
December 13, 2014
Rains expected on Sunday
Meteorologists expect moderate weather to prevail on Sunday reaching until Upper Egypt, warm on the south, chilling at night. Low- and…
Salaries of heads of tribes in South Sinai to be raised up to LE4,000
December 13, 2014
Salaries of heads of tribes in South Sinai to be raised up to LE4,000
Major General Hatem Amin, South Sinai security chief, said it has been decided to raise salaries of heads of the…
SIS: PM says no information ministry once again
December 13, 2014
SIS: PM says no information ministry once again
Prime Minister Ibrahim Mahlab said the Cabinet will not include once again an information ministry and that the national media…
Nour Party: New law on electoral constituencies lacks constitutional justice
December 13, 2014
Nour Party: New law on electoral constituencies lacks constitutional justice
The Salafi-oriented Nour Party has slammed the law dividing electoral constituencies for lacking constitutional justice. Shaaban Abdel Aleem, deputy secretary general…
Egyptian-Ethiopian conflicts arise over timeline of carrying out studies on Renaissance Dam
December 13, 2014
Egyptian-Ethiopian conflicts arise over timeline of carrying out studies on Renaissance Dam
Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia are to agree within the coming few days on the contentious grace period to submit technical…