Egypt
“Rafah Massacre” defendants jailed for insulting court
May 7, 2014
“Rafah Massacre” defendants jailed for insulting court
Cairo Criminal Court sentenced Adel Habara to two years and Ismail Abdel Kader to one year in prison for insulting the…
FM: Egypt approved proposed US ambassador
May 7, 2014
FM: Egypt approved proposed US ambassador
Egypt has approved a new US ambassador to Cairo, who will be replacing former ambassador Anne Patterson, the Foreign Ministry…
16 suspects given three-year sentence for rioting on third anniversary of revolution
May 7, 2014
16 suspects given three-year sentence for rioting on third anniversary of revolution
Qasr al-Nil Misdemeanor Court sentenced on Wednesday 16 suspects in absentia for three years in prison for rioting, blocking roads…
Court decrees lack of jurisdiction in lawsuit demanding Qatar be considered pro-terrorism
May 7, 2014
Court decrees lack of jurisdiction in lawsuit demanding Qatar be considered pro-terrorism
Cairo Court of Urgent Matters decreed on Wednesday lack of jurisdiction in the lawsuit demanding Qatar be considered as supporters…
Second phase of metro’s third line now open
May 7, 2014
Second phase of metro’s third line now open
The second phase of the third metro line (Abbasseya-Heliopolis) became operational as of 4pm on Wednesday. Interim President Adly Mansour inaugurated…
Trial of Badie, 47 others over blocking Qalyoub road resumes
May 7, 2014
Trial of Badie, 47 others over blocking Qalyoub road resumes
Shubra al-Kheima Criminal Court resumed on Wednesday trial of 48 suspects, affiliated to the Muslim Brotherhood, including Mohamed Badie, the…
Two bombs defused in Cairo, Monufiya
May 7, 2014
Two bombs defused in Cairo, Monufiya
Police defused two bombs on Wednesday, one outside a bank in Zamalek, Cairo and another placed at the entrance of al-Khatatba…
Ezz appeal to reduce LE100 ml bail turned down
May 6, 2014
Ezz appeal to reduce LE100 ml bail turned down
The Cairo Criminal Court rejected an appeal submitted by the defense of business tycoon Ahmed Ezz to reduce his LE100…
Qaradawi calls the international Brotherhood organization and Hamas for emergency meeting in Qatar
May 6, 2014
Qaradawi calls the international Brotherhood organization and Hamas for emergency meeting in Qatar
Yusuf al-Qaradawi, president of the International Union for Muslim Scholars, said a conference will be held next Sunday to discuss…