Egypt
Egyptian doctor convicted for conducting circumcisions in KSA
June 17, 2013
Egyptian doctor convicted for conducting circumcisions in KSA
The Saudi health authority in the city of Medina on Monday sentenced an Egyptian doctor accused of performing male circumcisions…
Wave of protests over controversial governor picks
June 17, 2013
Wave of protests over controversial governor picks
A reshuffle of 17 governors overseen by President Mohamed Morsy on Sunday has drawn protests in governorates across Egypt, with…
Second acquittal in the case of Sayyed Belal’s death
June 17, 2013
Second acquittal in the case of Sayyed Belal’s death
The Criminal Court of Alexandria on Monday acquitted another officer from the now-dissolved state security apparatus who had been charged…
Angry Rose al-Youssef workers block Qasr al-Aini
June 17, 2013
Angry Rose al-Youssef workers block Qasr al-Aini
Hundreds of printing workers at the state-run daily newspaper Rose al-Youssef have blocked Qasr al-Aini in downtown Cairo, protesting against…
Morsy appoints 7 new Brotherhood governors
June 17, 2013
Morsy appoints 7 new Brotherhood governors
President Mohamed Morsy appointed new governors for 17 provinces Sunday, days before mass protests planned by opposition and disgruntled Islamist…
Survey: 54% in favour of early presidential elections
June 16, 2013
Survey: 54% in favour of early presidential elections
A recent survey conducted by the Egyptian Centre for Public Opinion Research, Basira, has shown that 54 percent of Egyptians…
FM: No complaints from Ethiopians living in Egypt
June 16, 2013
FM: No complaints from Ethiopians living in Egypt
Egypt's Foreign Ministry has confirmed it has not received any complaints alleging ill-treatment or discrimination from Ethiopians living in the country.…
Thai embassy staffer assaults Egyptian woman
June 16, 2013
Thai embassy staffer assaults Egyptian woman
A staffer at Egypt's Thai embassy launched a shocking physical assault on an Egyptian lawyer during a night out at…
Abu Islam and son imprisoned for insulting Christianity
June 16, 2013
Abu Islam and son imprisoned for insulting Christianity
Nasr City Misdemeanour Court has sentenced Abu Islam, the controversial Salafi preacher, to 11 years in prison for insulting Christianity…
Egypt FM flies to Ethiopia amidst dam crisis
June 16, 2013
Egypt FM flies to Ethiopia amidst dam crisis
Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr has left for the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa on Sunday as head of a diplomatic…