Egypt
Ahmadinejad hails approval of Egyptian constitution
December 25, 2012
Ahmadinejad hails approval of Egyptian constitution
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran has congratulated his Egyptian counterpart Mohamed Morsy for the “success” of the referendum on…
Singers abstain from New Year’s concerts over political turmoil
December 25, 2012
Singers abstain from New Year’s concerts over political turmoil
Egypt’s restive political situation has impacted annual New Year’s Eve concerts, normally a bonanza for both singers and sponsors.
The…
Unknown attackers steal LE900,000 from post office car
December 25, 2012
Unknown attackers steal LE900,000 from post office car
Security authorities in Qena are stepping up efforts to apprehend five unknown attackers who stole LE900,000 from a car belonging…
Astrologer: Islamists’ parliamentary presence to shrink in next election
December 25, 2012
Astrologer: Islamists’ parliamentary presence to shrink in next election
LUXOR — A well-known Upper Egyptian astrologer has predicted a change in the political tide in favor of liberal political…
Former Shura Council Speaker Sherif released on bail
December 25, 2012
Former Shura Council Speaker Sherif released on bail
The Cairo Criminal Court on Tuesday released former Shura Council speaker Safwat al-Sherif on LE50.000 bail, pending his trial over…
Salafi leader defends controversial remarks on constitution
December 25, 2012
Salafi leader defends controversial remarks on constitution
Deputy head of the Salafi Dawah Yasser Borhamy said Tuesday that he was defending the constitution in the video clip…
Court hears over 50 cases against referendum
December 25, 2012
Court hears over 50 cases against referendum
The Cairo Administrative Court at the State Council on Tuesday will begin reviewing over 50 lawsuits from across the country…
Hamas denies interference in Egypt’s affairs
December 25, 2012
Hamas denies interference in Egypt’s affairs
Hamas neither disrupts Egypt's security nor interferes in its domestic affairs under any circumstances, said a member of the group’s…
Egyptian Catholics celebrate Christmas amid high security
December 25, 2012
Egyptian Catholics celebrate Christmas amid high security
Egyptian Catholics celebrated Christmas Monday night at the Virgin Mary Cathedral in Nasr City amid tight security measures.
Army’s arrest powers withdrawn after referendum
December 24, 2012
Army’s arrest powers withdrawn after referendum
A military source has said that the arrest power awarded to the Armed Forces under the government of former Prime…