Egypt
Military trial of detained journalist postponed to 9 January
January 6, 2013
Military trial of detained journalist postponed to 9 January
The military trial of photographer Mohamed Sabry, who was arrested Friday by the army at the border city of Rafah,…
Sunday’s papers: The Cabinet shuffles while the opposition splits
January 6, 2013
Sunday’s papers: The Cabinet shuffles while the opposition splits
The new Cabinet reshuffle announced by Prime Minister Hesham Qandil late Saturday, as well as a looming conflict inside the…
Update: Details emerge on new ministers in Cabinet reshuffle
January 6, 2013
Update: Details emerge on new ministers in Cabinet reshuffle
Ten new ministers have taken the oath of office before Prime Minister Hesham Qandil in a Cabinet reshuffle Sunday, following…
Former culture minister acquitted of embezzlement charges
January 5, 2013
Former culture minister acquitted of embezzlement charges
Giza Criminal Court acquitted former Culture Minister Farouk Hosni Saturday of embezzlement charges to the tune of LE9 million. “Only…
April 6 Youth Movement discusses new political party with Sabbahi
January 5, 2013
April 6 Youth Movement discusses new political party with Sabbahi
Former presidential candidate and Popular Current founder Hamdeen Sabbahi met with members of the political bureau of the April 6…
Foreign Minister praises Egypt-Saudi economic ties, denies UAE cell involvement
January 5, 2013
Foreign Minister praises Egypt-Saudi economic ties, denies UAE cell involvement
Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr has praised the current economic relationship between Egypt and Saudi Arabia. At the first meeting…
Pope Tawadros II: We reject dividing Egypt
January 5, 2013
Pope Tawadros II: We reject dividing Egypt
Pope Tawadros II of the Coptic Orthodox Church said he rejects calls for partitioning Egypt and forming a Coptic state…
Judge to investigate complaint against Al-Masry Al-Youm journalist
January 5, 2013
Judge to investigate complaint against Al-Masry Al-Youm journalist
Prosecutors have agreed to the request of Negad al-Baradie, Al-Masry Al-Youm lawyer, to assign a judge instead of a prosecutor…
Al-Akhbar: Morsy to meet IMF official for talks over loan
January 5, 2013
Al-Akhbar: Morsy to meet IMF official for talks over loan
A high-ranking official at the International Monetary Fund will meet on Monday with President Mohamed Morsy, Prime Minister Hesham Qandil…
Court orders release of former Radio and TV Union chief
January 5, 2013
Court orders release of former Radio and TV Union chief
Cairo Appeals Court has ordered the release of former Egyptian Radio and TV Union head Osama al-Sheikh on LE50,000 bail,…