Egypt
Sunday’s papers: Prosecutors general, past and present
March 31, 2013
Sunday’s papers: Prosecutors general, past and present
The future of a court ruling to annul the appointment of the country's top prosecutor Talaat Abdallah is the main…
Hamas to hold presidential elections in Cairo
March 31, 2013
Hamas to hold presidential elections in Cairo
Hamas will conduct presidential elections for its political bureau in Cairo on Monday, with most of its leadership in attendance,…
Update: Bassem Youssef released on LE15,000 bail
March 31, 2013
Update: Bassem Youssef released on LE15,000 bail
TV host and prominent political satirist Bassem Youssef has been released on LE15,000 bail after reporting to the Public Prosecution’s…
Minister: Govt considering three ways to subsidize fuel next fiscal year
March 31, 2013
Minister: Govt considering three ways to subsidize fuel next fiscal year
The government is considering three ways to identify allocations for fuel subsidies in the new fiscal year 2013/14, which starts…
Mekky: I advised president against Mahmoud’s removal
March 31, 2013
Mekky: I advised president against Mahmoud’s removal
Justice Minister Ahmed Mekky has said that he advised President Mohamed Morsy not to remove Abdel Meguid Mahmoud as prosecutor…
No photo, no story: Photojournalists protest abuses
March 31, 2013
No photo, no story: Photojournalists protest abuses
"No photo, no story" read one poster carried by one of many photojournalists at a protest held on 19 March…
Cairo Airport to close overnight in summer
March 30, 2013
Cairo Airport to close overnight in summer
Cairo International Airport will be closed for passengers waiting for flights from 1:30-5:30 am in summer to save energy,…
Abdallah calls ruling nullifying his appointment ‘unconstitutional’
March 30, 2013
Abdallah calls ruling nullifying his appointment ‘unconstitutional’
Hesham al-Qarmouty, attorney general of the supreme state security prosecution, said on behalf of Prosecutor General Talaat Abdallah that a…
Four April 6 members detained for protest
March 30, 2013
Four April 6 members detained for protest
Four members of the April 6 Youth Movement were detained for four days pending investigations by the Nasr City…
Former minister pays back LE204,000 in gifts case
March 30, 2013
Former minister pays back LE204,000 in gifts case
Mubarak-era Trade and Industry Minister Rachid Mohamed Rachid, paid back LE 204,000 for the value of gifts he received…