Egypt
CIA’s secret budget reached US$52.6 billion in 2013, says leaked reports
August 31, 2013
CIA’s secret budget reached US$52.6 billion in 2013, says leaked reports
The Washington Post has published leaked reports from former U.S. intelligence contractor Edward Snowden on the government’s ‘top-secret budget’ estimated at US$52.6…
Facebook: Egypt requested information about 11 accounts
August 31, 2013
Facebook: Egypt requested information about 11 accounts
The Egyptian government sent eight requests for data on 11 individuals, Facebook revealed on Tuesday in its first global report…
Rafah border reopened
August 31, 2013
Rafah border reopened
The Rafah border crossing has been opened for passage in both directions, an informed source said on Saturday.The border was closed on…
Egypt’s monuments and scientific research the biggest loser of Brotherhood sit-ins dispersal
August 31, 2013
Egypt’s monuments and scientific research the biggest loser of Brotherhood sit-ins dispersal
Not only has Egypt’s cultural heritage been victim to recent political instability, several state bodies have shown scientific research has…
Al Qaeda affiliate urges attacks on Egyptian army
August 31, 2013
Al Qaeda affiliate urges attacks on Egyptian army
One of al Qaeda’s most militant affiliates has called on Egyptians to take up arms against their army, saying a…
NASL says Friday protests challenged threats of the coup leaders
August 31, 2013
NASL says Friday protests challenged threats of the coup leaders
National Alliance Supporting Legitimacy (NASL) said the Egyptian people should be greeted for the rallies that took to streets on…
Three killed in clashes with security forces in Mohandessin
August 30, 2013
Three killed in clashes with security forces in Mohandessin
An official security source from the Giza security department said three people were killed in confrontations between security forces and…
Beltagy claims he referred to ‘protests’ in famous Sinai video
August 30, 2013
Beltagy claims he referred to ‘protests’ in famous Sinai video
Muslim Brotherhood leader Mohamed al-Beltagy told the prosecution that when he said that the “violence in Sinai will stop the…
Security beefed up at Sphinx Square as gunfire heard
August 30, 2013
Security beefed up at Sphinx Square as gunfire heard
Security forces intensified their presence at Cairo's Sphinx Square in Mohandiseen, preventing supporters of ousted President Mohamed Morsy from advancing…
Update: Six dead as thousands of pro-Morsy protesters take to the streets
August 30, 2013
Update: Six dead as thousands of pro-Morsy protesters take to the streets
Thousands of supporters of ousted president Mohamed Morsy marched through Cairo and cities across Egypt on Friday to demand his reinstatement, the…