Egypt
Morsy reactivates council for justice and equality
April 8, 2013
Morsy reactivates council for justice and equality
In light of another outbreak of violence in Egypt’s streets, President Mohamed Morsy has reactivated the National Council for Justice…
Egypt’s railways see biggest strike in almost 30 years
April 8, 2013
Egypt’s railways see biggest strike in almost 30 years
A nationwide train drivers strike continued into its second day on Monday, in protest against the “government neglect of their…
Students protest against train strike in Assiut
April 8, 2013
Students protest against train strike in Assiut
Dozens of Assiut and Al-Azhar University students blocked the roads in front of the Assiut train station on Monday, protesting…
Al-Azhar unsure about sukuk bill
April 8, 2013
Al-Azhar unsure about sukuk bill
Al-Azhar’s Senior Scholars Authority held an emergency meeting on Monday to discuss the Shura Council’s bill on sukuk (Islamic bonds),…
Prosecutor general will only leave if court forces him, says spokesperson
April 8, 2013
Prosecutor general will only leave if court forces him, says spokesperson
Prosecutor General Talaat Abdallah will not resign unless a final verdict ordering his dismissal is issued by the judiciary, public…
Shafiq considering running for president, again
April 8, 2013
Shafiq considering running for president, again
Mubarak-era Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq said he would return to Egypt within a few weeks, and is considering an alliance…
Mobinil challenges sentencing of four employees on espionage charges
April 8, 2013
Mobinil challenges sentencing of four employees on espionage charges
Mobinil said on Monday it would challenge the upholding of a court ruling that sentenced four of its employees, including…
ElBaradei attacks Morsy govt, warns Egyptian society ‘collapsing’
April 8, 2013
ElBaradei attacks Morsy govt, warns Egyptian society ‘collapsing’
Mohamed ElBaradei, founder of the Dostour Party, said he would not enter into a dialogue with President Mohamed Morsy’s administration…
Ports closed due to sandstorm
April 8, 2013
Ports closed due to sandstorm
Several ports in Alexandria, Suez and Kafr al-Sheikh were closed on Monday due to inclement weather. The Alexandria Port Authority…
Stock market up by 1.59%, defying sectarian clashes
April 8, 2013
Stock market up by 1.59%, defying sectarian clashes
Egypt’s stock market seemed unmoved on Monday by the sectarian clashes in Qalyubiya and the ensuing violence outside the Coptic…