Egypt
Local man attacks Beni Suef governor
February 20, 2013
Local man attacks Beni Suef governor
A Beni Suef citizen attempted to stab Governor Maher Baybars Wednesday while presenting a complaint at his office. Security at…
Govt bans import of exotic pet birds
February 20, 2013
Govt bans import of exotic pet birds
The government has banned the import of exotic birds until 30 June in what it says is an effort to…
One man killed over gasoline brawl
February 20, 2013
One man killed over gasoline brawl
A man was killed and two people injured after five assailants shot at them following an earlier fight at a…
Nour Party says will not seek election partners
February 20, 2013
Nour Party says will not seek election partners
The Nour Party is not seeking an alliance to contest upcoming parliamentary elections, senior member Salah Abdel Maboud told Al-Hayat…
New US Secretary of State Kerry to visit Egypt
February 20, 2013
New US Secretary of State Kerry to visit Egypt
Newly appointed US Secretary of State John Kerry is set to visit Egypt in early March as part of stops…
Popular Current to boycott parliamentary elections
February 20, 2013
Popular Current to boycott parliamentary elections
The Popular Current Party, led by former presidential candidate Hamdeen Sabbahi, has decided to boycott upcoming parliamentary elections. According to…
Sexual harassment bill promises harsher penalties
February 20, 2013
Sexual harassment bill promises harsher penalties
The Justice Ministry is preparing a draft law to counter sexual harassment in workplaces and domestic situations in accordance with…
Former PM not surprised by new corruption charges
February 20, 2013
Former PM not surprised by new corruption charges
Former Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq has said he was not astonished by the prosecutor general's decision to refer him to…
Wednesday’s papers: Port Said ‘bribe’ and the Brotherhood-Salafi battle
February 20, 2013
Wednesday’s papers: Port Said ‘bribe’ and the Brotherhood-Salafi battle
The news of an ongoing civil disobedience campaign organized by protesting Port Said residents, as well as the exchange of…
Morsy meets Jama’a al-Islamiya leaders Tuesday
February 19, 2013
Morsy meets Jama’a al-Islamiya leaders Tuesday
President Mohamed Morsy met with Jama'a al-Islamiya's Construction and Development Party Tuesday at the Ettehadiya Presidential Palace. The CDP members…