Egypt
ETUF: Five million workers will take part in Friday protests
July 24, 2013
ETUF: Five million workers will take part in Friday protests
The Egyptian Trade Union Federation (ETUF) has announced the participation of five million workers in Friday's protests called for by…
Excerpts from General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s speech
July 24, 2013
Excerpts from General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s speech
Here are excerpts from General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s speech at the graduation ceremony for the Navy and Air Defense academies,…
Egyptian churches back Sisi call for protests
July 24, 2013
Egyptian churches back Sisi call for protests
Egypt's churches have welcomed the call from Defence Minister Abdel Fattah al-Sisi for mass rallies in support of the army…
Ahram chief editor released on bail
July 24, 2013
Ahram chief editor released on bail
The Prosecution decided on Wednesday to release Al-Ahram Chief Editor abdel Nasser Salama on LE5,000 bail. An investigation is underway…
Syrian airliner resumes Egypt flights after three-day lull
July 24, 2013
Syrian airliner resumes Egypt flights after three-day lull
SyrianAir, the flag carrier airline of Syria, resumed flights between Cairo and Damascus on Wednesday following a three-day lull due…
Soldier killed in new attack on Arish checkpoint
July 24, 2013
Soldier killed in new attack on Arish checkpoint
A security officer was killed while on duty at a checkpoint in Arish, North Sinai, as the region witnesses mounting…
Time bomb under sewage lid caused Mansoura explosion
July 24, 2013
Time bomb under sewage lid caused Mansoura explosion
A preliminary investigation has revealed that the explosion outside the Mansoura Security Directorate on Tuesday was from a TNT time…
U.N. says Egypt crackdown closes 80 percent of Gaza tunnels
July 24, 2013
U.N. says Egypt crackdown closes 80 percent of Gaza tunnels
About 80 percent of tunnels used to smuggle goods and arms into the Gaza Strip from Egypt are "no longer…
Stocks fall amid fears of escalating violence
July 24, 2013
Stocks fall amid fears of escalating violence
Stock indices fell on the stock market Wednesday amid fears of escalating political tension that threatens to drag the country…
Maimed bodies found near al-Nahda Square
July 24, 2013
Maimed bodies found near al-Nahda Square
Two bodies bearing signs of torture were found near al-Nahda Square, a few meters from Cairo University, where supporters of…