Egypt
Egypt’s Grand Mufti rejects death sentences against Brotherhood leaders in Giza violence case
August 7, 2014
Egypt’s Grand Mufti rejects death sentences against Brotherhood leaders in Giza violence case
Egypt's Grand Mufti Shawqi Allam has rejected a death sentence issued against Muslim Brotherhood leaders over charges of inciting violence…
Two sentenced to life in Tahrir sexual assault case
August 7, 2014
Two sentenced to life in Tahrir sexual assault case
South Cairo Criminal Court on Thursday sentenced two young men to life, and a third to 20 years in jail,…
Detention extended for young man accused of spying for Israel
August 7, 2014
Detention extended for young man accused of spying for Israel
Sohag Criminal Court extended on Thursday the detention of a young man, who is accused of spying for Israel, for…
Ethiopia agrees to resume Renaissance Dam negotiations
August 6, 2014
Ethiopia agrees to resume Renaissance Dam negotiations
The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation received formal approval from its Ethiopian counterpart to start tripartite negotiations for the…
Health Ministry warns against travel to Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia because of Ebola
August 6, 2014
Health Ministry warns against travel to Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia because of Ebola
The Health Ministry on Wednesday warned against traveling to Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia, except in cases of extreme necessity,…
Alaa Abdel-Fattah’s “Shura Council” trial postponed to 10 September
August 6, 2014
Alaa Abdel-Fattah’s “Shura Council” trial postponed to 10 September
The Cairo Criminal Court on Wednesday postponed the retrial of political activist Alaa Abdel-Fattah and 25 others in the Shura…
State Department: Kerry expressed concerns over arbitrary arrests in Egypt
August 6, 2014
State Department: Kerry expressed concerns over arbitrary arrests in Egypt
US State Department spokesperson Jen Psaki said in a press briefing on Monday that Secretary of State John Kerry met…
FJP dissolution lawsuits postponed until 9 August
August 6, 2014
FJP dissolution lawsuits postponed until 9 August
The Administrative Court postponed on Monday several lawsuits demanding the dissolution of the Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party (FJP)…
Senior UN officials in Cairo for Gaza ceasefire talks
August 6, 2014
Senior UN officials in Cairo for Gaza ceasefire talks
A senior United Nations representative arrived in Cairo on Wednesday to take part in Palestinian-Israeli negotiations under Egypt's sponsorship.
11 sentenced to death, 11 others to life in officer killing in Kerdasa
August 6, 2014
11 sentenced to death, 11 others to life in officer killing in Kerdasa
Eleven people were sentenced to death and 11 others to life and one defendant was acquitted on Wednesday in the…