Egypt
Preachers Union accuses Endowments Ministry of politicized appointments
February 11, 2013
Preachers Union accuses Endowments Ministry of politicized appointments
The Independent Preachers’ Union attacked Endowments Minister Talaat Afifi’s decision to appoint 18 figures to leading positions in the ministry,…
Journalist Ibrahim Eissa discharged from prosecution
February 11, 2013
Journalist Ibrahim Eissa discharged from prosecution
The prosecution on Monday released prominent journalist Ibrahim Eissa after hearing his testimony in a case against him by Islamist…
Syrian refugees find second home in Egypt’s Port Said
February 11, 2013
Syrian refugees find second home in Egypt’s Port Said
PORT SAID — It’s just after 2 am on Monday, and dozens of people are milling around the gates to…
Armed men storm metro station and protesters block 6th October Bridge
February 11, 2013
Armed men storm metro station and protesters block 6th October Bridge
Dozens of protesters blocked the 6th October Bridge in both directions Monday afternoon, causing traffic jams, state-run news agency MENA…
Monday’s papers: On anniversary of Mubarak’s downfall, president on edge
February 11, 2013
Monday’s papers: On anniversary of Mubarak’s downfall, president on edge
Monday’s papers all feature news and analysis regarding the second anniversary of Hosni Mubarak’s downfall on 11 February 2011. However,…
Update: Shawky Ibrahim named Egypt’s new grand mufti
February 11, 2013
Update: Shawky Ibrahim named Egypt’s new grand mufti
Shawky Ibrahim has been selected as Egypt’s new mufti, succeeding Ali Gomaa, who has occupied the post since 2003, Al-Jazeera…
US Ambassador: Egypt’s foreign reserves at critical low
February 11, 2013
US Ambassador: Egypt’s foreign reserves at critical low
Saying that "Egypt's numbers paint a bleak picture," US Ambassador to Egypt Anne Patterson said that the country must focus…
DP World negotiating to end Ain Sokhna strike
February 11, 2013
DP World negotiating to end Ain Sokhna strike
Dubai Ports World pledged its full support to workers from the Platinum Company to ensure that they will be transferred…
Mugamma closed for second day ahead of protests, causing scuffles
February 11, 2013
Mugamma closed for second day ahead of protests, causing scuffles
Tahrir Square remained calm Monday morning ahead of planned protests against President Mohamed Morsy, called for to coincide with the…
Al-Akhbar: Qandil’s Cabinet may be replaced
February 11, 2013
Al-Akhbar: Qandil’s Cabinet may be replaced
There is a “strong push” to dismiss the current Cabinet led by Prime Minister Hesham Qandil who took office after…