Egypt
EgyptAir first quarter sales highest in four years
November 5, 2014
EgyptAir first quarter sales highest in four years
EgyptAir Holding Company Chairman Sameh Al-Hanafy said in a press statement on Wednesday that the first quarter of the 2014-2015…
Salafis slam Brotherhood for instigations against state
November 5, 2014
Salafis slam Brotherhood for instigations against state
The Salafi Daawa and its political arm, Nour Party, have slammed the Muslim Brotherhood for instigating Salafi supporters of deposed…
Sinai tribes say govt evacuation scheme ‘impossible’
November 5, 2014
Sinai tribes say govt evacuation scheme ‘impossible’
A sinai tribal leader has said that the government’s plan to create a buffer zone on its borders with Gaza…
Govt nears asset restructuring of 125 companies
November 5, 2014
Govt nears asset restructuring of 125 companies
The government is about to set on a massive restructuring bid targeting the assets of 125 of its companies, which…
Rights group suspends work, cites ‘unfavorable environment’
November 5, 2014
Rights group suspends work, cites ‘unfavorable environment’
A human rights group has halted its activities starting Tuesday due to what it described as persecution and media attacks…
Tut Ankh Amon tomb closure postponed, mummy not to be relocated
November 5, 2014
Tut Ankh Amon tomb closure postponed, mummy not to be relocated
Antiquities Minister Mamdouh Al-Damaty has decided to call off the periodic maintenance closure of Pharaonic King Tut Ankh Amon’s tomb,…
State of emergency in Damietta after 16 students catch chickenpox
November 5, 2014
State of emergency in Damietta after 16 students catch chickenpox
Health authorities in Damietta have announced a state of emergency after 16 students were diagnosed with chickenpox. A medical source said…
Egypt, Palestinians in contact to open Rafah crossing
November 5, 2014
Egypt, Palestinians in contact to open Rafah crossing
The Palestinian Authority has revealed that contacts are being made with Egypt to open the Rafah border crossing one day…
Washington says Burkina Faso different from Egypt
November 5, 2014
Washington says Burkina Faso different from Egypt
Washington said Monday that the ouster of Egypt's former elected president Mohamed Morsy’s by former defense minister and incumbent President…
Republicans take Senate in midterm elections
November 5, 2014
Republicans take Senate in midterm elections
Fueled by popular discontent with Democratic President Barack Obama, Republicans took Senate control late Tuesday night. Republican Mitch McConnell was the…