Egypt
Rescuers put out fire at downtown Cairo mall
March 17, 2013
Rescuers put out fire at downtown Cairo mall
Firefighters extinguished a fire that broke out Sunday at Talaat Harb Shopping Center in downtown Cairo. Al-Ahram news portal said…
Military to investigate fabric resembling security uniforms
March 17, 2013
Military to investigate fabric resembling security uniforms
The military has started an investigation over fabric it says it seized in a tunnel to Gaza to find out…
Court delays ruling on election law
March 17, 2013
Court delays ruling on election law
The Supreme Administrative postponed until next Sunday its consideration of a challenge by the State Lawsuits Authority — representing the presidency,…
Reporters protest assault on colleagues
March 17, 2013
Reporters protest assault on colleagues
Dozens of reporters and activists protested at the Journalists Syndicate on Sunday to protest the beating of reporters and…
Court accepts appeal by former interior minister
March 17, 2013
Court accepts appeal by former interior minister
The Court of Cassation accepted an appeal filed by former Interior Minister Habib al-Adly on Sunday against a ruling that…
Breaking the news mold: Egypt’s community media gains a much-needed voice
March 17, 2013
Breaking the news mold: Egypt’s community media gains a much-needed voice
When major clashes in areas like Mansoura or Port Said break out, the Egyptian and international press descend upon the…
Palestinian jihadists attacked Rafah base, says military source
March 17, 2013
Palestinian jihadists attacked Rafah base, says military source
The perpetrators of a deadly attack on an army camp in Rafah that which killed 16 Egyptian soldiers in…
National Salvation Front: We still reject dialogue with presidency
March 17, 2013
National Salvation Front: We still reject dialogue with presidency
The National Salvation Front, the biggest liberal opposition bloc, denied news that it has accepted invitations to engage in dialogue…
Sunday’s papers: Sohag getaway
March 17, 2013
Sunday’s papers: Sohag getaway
President Morsy’s visit to Sohag governorate was spread all over the daily newspapers Sunday. The state-owned flagship newspaper, Al-Ahram, focused…