Egypt
Stronger Egypt-Iran rapproachement could be a message to third parties
February 18, 2013
Stronger Egypt-Iran rapproachement could be a message to third parties
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s historic visit to Cairo for a summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), as well…
Maspero nearly LE20 bn in debt, says State TV official
February 18, 2013
Maspero nearly LE20 bn in debt, says State TV official
The Radio and Television Union is nearly LE20 billion in debt, according to the head of the news department, Ibrahim…
Eight killed in Fayoum crash
February 18, 2013
Eight killed in Fayoum crash
Eight people were killed and three others injured on Monday morning when their vehicle crashed in Fayoum Governorate, south…
Sacked adviser accuses presidency of defamation, demands apology
February 18, 2013
Sacked adviser accuses presidency of defamation, demands apology
President Mohamed Morsy's dismissed environmental adviser Khaled Alam Eddin held a press conference Monday accusing the president of defamation.
FACTBOX: Who remains from the presidential team?
February 18, 2013
FACTBOX: Who remains from the presidential team?
On Sunday, President Mohamed Morsy dismissed Khaled Alam Eddin, his environmental affairs adviser and a member of the Salafi…
Endowments minister rejects fatwas threatening political opposition
February 18, 2013
Endowments minister rejects fatwas threatening political opposition
Endowments Minister Talaat Afify has rejected religious edicts labelling political opponents as unbelievers as “bizarre."
Protesters block Arish-Sinai road
February 18, 2013
Protesters block Arish-Sinai road
Dozens of Bedouins blocked the road between Arish and central Sinai Monday to protest court verdicts given in absentia and…
Qandil visits Galaa Square to ‘support’ police
February 18, 2013
Qandil visits Galaa Square to ‘support’ police
Prime Minister Hesham Qandil visited police officers in Galaa Square in Dokki in the early hours of Monday to express…
Controversial protest bill advances to Shura Council
February 18, 2013
Controversial protest bill advances to Shura Council
Prime Minister Hesham Qandil has referredcontroversial legislation regulating protests and another bill regarding the protection of witnesses and police informants…
Sufi leader: Brotherhood never admits its mistakes
February 18, 2013
Sufi leader: Brotherhood never admits its mistakes
Mohamed Alaa Eddin Abul Azayem, leader of the Sufi Azmeyya Order, said in an interview Sunday that President Mohamed Morsy…