Egypt
US concerned over Egypt’s “climate of impunity”
February 12, 2013
US concerned over Egypt’s “climate of impunity”
The United States expressed concern Tuesday about growing political polarization in Egypt and the "climate of impunity" over abuses by…
Egypt court jails Israeli for two years: court sources
February 12, 2013
Egypt court jails Israeli for two years: court sources
An Egyptian court sentenced an Israeli man to two years in prison for crossing illegally into the Sinai Peninsula, court…
ElBaradei says political gridlock blocking recovery
February 12, 2013
ElBaradei says political gridlock blocking recovery
Dostour Chief Mohamed ElBaradei admitted that Egypt's political gridlock has made it nearly impossible for anyone, regardless of their political…
Protesters block roads and rails in push for better security
February 12, 2013
Protesters block roads and rails in push for better security
Protesters gathering on train tracks in Sohag brought rail traffic to a halt Tuesday, National Railways Authority President Hussein Zakaria…
Well-known cartoonist Ramses Zakhary dies
February 12, 2013
Well-known cartoonist Ramses Zakhary dies
Cartoonist Ramses Zakhary, 69, passed away on Tuesday after a long battle with illness. Zakhary is considered to be one…
Egyptian delegation “supports” Assad government, says agency
February 12, 2013
Egyptian delegation “supports” Assad government, says agency
An Egyptian delegation arrived Monday in Damascus to “support President Bashar al-Assad in his war against extremism,” reported Syrian state-owned…
Popular Current calls for protest against media crackdown
February 12, 2013
Popular Current calls for protest against media crackdown
The Popular Current Party joined other activists Tuesday to call for a protest outside the Bulaq Abul Ela Public Prosecution…
Public Prosecution detains 21 over Monday clashes
February 12, 2013
Public Prosecution detains 21 over Monday clashes
The Public Prosecution in Heliopolis ordered 21 suspects detained Tuesday after clashes between protesters and security forces in front of…
10 people killed in crash on Cairo-Alexandria Road
February 12, 2013
10 people killed in crash on Cairo-Alexandria Road
Ten people were killed and four others injured in a crash between a truck, a minibus and two cars along…
Police arrest 18 protesters in Gharbiya
February 12, 2013
Police arrest 18 protesters in Gharbiya
Security forces on Monday arrested 18 people in Tanta in Gharbiya Governorate during demonstrations marking the second anniversary of President…