Egypt
Justice Minister’s torture comments prompt walkout
February 5, 2013
Justice Minister’s torture comments prompt walkout
Justice Minister Ahmed Mekky’s comments supporting government-sanctioned torture prompted a walkout by activists and professors during a ministerial meeting Tuesday.…
Women’s group asks sexual violence victims to report attacks
February 5, 2013
Women’s group asks sexual violence victims to report attacks
The state-funded National Council for Women called on female protesters to report sexual violence and harassment in a statement released…
Economics researcher accuses finance minister of plagiarism
February 5, 2013
Economics researcher accuses finance minister of plagiarism
An economics researcher has accused Finance Minister Morsy Hegazy of stealing entire sections of his own work and merging them…
Windy weather and showers expected on Wednesday
February 5, 2013
Windy weather and showers expected on Wednesday
Meteorologists warned Egypt could see temperatures drop to between 6–8 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. Weather reports predict cold winds and…
Suspects in Pilots Association cases return villas to avoid prosecution
February 5, 2013
Suspects in Pilots Association cases return villas to avoid prosecution
The judge presiding over investigations into alleged corruption in the Pilots Association on Tuesday ordered tourism official Ahmed Sayed Ahmed…
Security guard wounded after protester attempts self-immolation
February 5, 2013
Security guard wounded after protester attempts self-immolation
A security guard at the Ministry of Electricity and Energy suffered burns to his face, chest and hands while trying…
Ministry: Country’s diesel reserve only enough for three days
February 5, 2013
Ministry: Country’s diesel reserve only enough for three days
Egypt’s strategic reserve of diesel fuel — used for trucks and group transport vehicles — can meet demand only for…
Azhar source: New mufti will not have any political affiliation
February 5, 2013
Azhar source: New mufti will not have any political affiliation
A source from Al-Azhar's Senior Scholars Authority said that the next mufti who will succeed the current Grand Mufti Ali…
The Nubian issue is of both national and revolutionary importance
February 5, 2013
The Nubian issue is of both national and revolutionary importance
The place is bustling, as it is most nights. And there is pretty much no one here who would have…
Anti-aircraft rounds seized in Sinai
February 5, 2013
Anti-aircraft rounds seized in Sinai
Security forces seized 71 anti-aircraft rounds in North Sinai’s al-Hasna area, according to state news agency MENA. The Criminal Research…