Egypt
Authorities raid military clothes factory
September 8, 2013
Authorities raid military clothes factory
Security authorities in Qalyubiya seized large amounts of military-style fabrics at a ready wear factory in Khanka. Authorities found 600 tops,…
Poll reveals 73% of Egyptians do not feel secure
September 8, 2013
Poll reveals 73% of Egyptians do not feel secure
A recent survey conducted by the Egyptian Centre for Public Opinion Research (Basira) has shown that 73 percent of Egyptians…
China releases prominent dissident early
September 8, 2013
China releases prominent dissident early
Human rights group, PEN International announced late on Saturday that China had released prominent dissident and journalist Shi Tao from…
Security source: Arab, foreign elements suspected of involvement in minister assassination attempt
September 8, 2013
Security source: Arab, foreign elements suspected of involvement in minister assassination attempt
A security source from the Interior Ministry said investigation teams suspect foreign and Arab elements of orchestrating the failed assassination…
50-member constitutional committee chooses Amr Moussa as chairman
September 8, 2013
50-member constitutional committee chooses Amr Moussa as chairman
The 50-member committee tasked with amending the constitution held its first meeting on Sunday at the Shura Council. Amr Moussa was…
NATO airstrike kills insurgents, possibly civilians, in Afghanistan
September 8, 2013
NATO airstrike kills insurgents, possibly civilians, in Afghanistan
A NATO airstrike targeting insurgents in Afghanistan's troubled eastern region hit a pickup truck carrying up to ten militants, officials…
Revolutionary Socialists leader Haitham Mohammadein discharged from proseuction
September 8, 2013
Revolutionary Socialists leader Haitham Mohammadein discharged from proseuction
The Suez Prosecution on Saturday discharged Haitham Mohammadein, a Revolutionary Socialists movement leader, until the National Security Apparatus submits its…
Al-Azhar agrees with churches leaders to maintain Egypt’s Islamic identity in constitution
September 8, 2013
Al-Azhar agrees with churches leaders to maintain Egypt’s Islamic identity in constitution
Al-Azhar, the highest religious institution in the Sunni Muslim world, said it had agreed with Egyptian churches to maintain Egypt’s…
Egypt’s primary education ranks last in Global Competitiveness report
September 8, 2013
Egypt’s primary education ranks last in Global Competitiveness report
09/08/2014 The Global Competitiveness Report for 2013-2014 issued by the World Economic Forum placed Egypt at the bottom of its report…
Two army officers killed in North Sinai
September 8, 2013
Two army officers killed in North Sinai
Two army soldiers were killed Saturday when a roadside bomb hit their armoured vehicle at al-Taweel region in North Sinai,…