Egypt
Rights center says arrested Abu Ismail supporter at Nasr City prosecution
December 19, 2012
Rights center says arrested Abu Ismail supporter at Nasr City prosecution
Ahmed Arafa, a supporter of former presidential candidate Hazem Salah Abu Ismail who was arrested early Wednesday morning, is being…
Egypt and Korea sign agreement for new metro trains
December 19, 2012
Egypt and Korea sign agreement for new metro trains
The government signed a contract Wednesday with South Korea for 20 air-conditioned trains to be used on the Helwan-Marg line…
Round one referendum results marred by reports of critical violations
December 19, 2012
Round one referendum results marred by reports of critical violations
Many took to the streets of Cairo and elsewhere Tuesday, after a call from the National Salvation Front and other…
Cigarette company workers end strike after demands met
December 19, 2012
Cigarette company workers end strike after demands met
Workers of Egypt's cigarette monopoly Eastern Company ended their strike in front of the company’s main headquarters in Giza Tuesday…
Pro-Morsy protesters attack supreme court head’s car
December 19, 2012
Pro-Morsy protesters attack supreme court head’s car
Supporters of President Mohamed Morsy attempted to assault Supreme Constitutional Court head Maher al-Beheiry while his car was entering the…
69% of Egyptian women believe women can be govt ministers
December 19, 2012
69% of Egyptian women believe women can be govt ministers
An opinion poll conducted on women between the ages of 18 and 64 years found that 69 percent of women…
Maadi Military Hospital prepares for Mubarak arrival
December 19, 2012
Maadi Military Hospital prepares for Mubarak arrival
Maadi Military Hospital has made arrangements to receive imprisoned former President Hosni Mubarak, who is expected to be transferred from…
Morsy may draw Shura Council nominees from non-Islamist groups
December 19, 2012
Morsy may draw Shura Council nominees from non-Islamist groups
President Mohamed Morsy is set to appoint non-Islamist members to the Shura Council, which will begin legislating if the new…
Egypt issues diesel tender to meet fuel gap
December 19, 2012
Egypt issues diesel tender to meet fuel gap
The Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation issued on Wednesday a tender requesting 450,000 tons of diesel per month from January until…