Egypt
No politics in military academy admissions, director says
November 7, 2012
No politics in military academy admissions, director says
The country's military academy will announce the names of applicants who have been accepted next week, academy head Major General…
Doubts cast over military’s ability to fill Sinai security gap
November 7, 2012
Doubts cast over military’s ability to fill Sinai security gap
On the ground, checkpoints were emptied of all policemen, while military armored vehicles were stationed on the streets of the…
Qena sugar workers protest pay
November 7, 2012
Qena sugar workers protest pay
Thousands of workers at four pivotal sugar factories are protesting their pay and working conditions, a leading labor advocacy NGO…
Facing criticism, Sabbahi defends meeting with top prosecutor
November 7, 2012
Facing criticism, Sabbahi defends meeting with top prosecutor
Former presidential candidate Hamdeen Sabbahi said he met with the public prosecutor last week to discuss the grievances of private…
Morsy congratulates Obama on re-election
November 7, 2012
Morsy congratulates Obama on re-election
President Mohamed Morsy sent a message to US President Barack Obama Wednesday congratulating him on winning a second term in…
Nour Party holds rallies to boost popularity
November 6, 2012
Nour Party holds rallies to boost popularity
The Salafi Dawah led a number of rallies featuring notable Salafi preachers across Egypt seeking to boost the Nour Party’s…
Road blockages overwhelm governorates Tuesday
November 6, 2012
Road blockages overwhelm governorates Tuesday
Hundreds of truck drivers across the country continued their strike for the second day and blocked roads across the country…
Doctors to hold symbolic funeral for Health Ministry
November 6, 2012
Doctors to hold symbolic funeral for Health Ministry
The doctors’ strike entered its 37th day Tuesday, demanding better salaries, the improvement of the health system and improved hospital…
Police officer detained for 15 days on accusations of causing man’s fall
November 6, 2012
Police officer detained for 15 days on accusations of causing man’s fall
The Tanta Prosecution in the Nile Delta governorate of Gharbiya detained a police lieutenant for 15 days Tuesday pending investigation…