Egypt
Update: Egyptian pilgrim death toll rises to 43
October 26, 2012
Update: Egyptian pilgrim death toll rises to 43
The death toll among Egyptian pilgrims rose to 43 Saturday, Egyptian hajj delegation head Mohamed al-Attar said, after 13…
Saudi official: Pilgrims buy 25% of our gold and jewelry
October 26, 2012
Saudi official: Pilgrims buy 25% of our gold and jewelry
Hajj pilgrims buy an estimated 25 percent of the gold and jewelry sold in Saudi Arabia each year, according…
Military source: Mubarak healthy, has received hundreds of Eid greetings
October 26, 2012
Military source: Mubarak healthy, has received hundreds of Eid greetings
Recently published reports claiming former President Hosni Mubarak has died or is deteriorating rapidly are false, said on Friday a…
Police officer killed while securing mosque for Morsy
October 26, 2012
Police officer killed while securing mosque for Morsy
A police officer was killed early Friday while directing traffic in front of Al-Rahman Al-Rahim Mosque, where President Mohamed…
Activist falsely accused of drug possession released from custody
October 26, 2012
Activist falsely accused of drug possession released from custody
Political activist Taqadom al-Khatib was released from custody on Thursday night after being arrested early that morning on what he…
Another Eid with a political flavor
October 26, 2012
Another Eid with a political flavor
Despite the Cabinet's ban on using political slogans in areas where Eid al-Adha prayers would be performed, political campaigning…
Human rights watchdog calls civilian investigation of military leaders positive step
October 26, 2012
Human rights watchdog calls civilian investigation of military leaders positive step
A civilian judge’s appointment to investigate the involvement of three former military leaders in the abuse of protesters is an…
Neighbors recount raid on Nasr City ‘terrorist cell’
October 26, 2012
Neighbors recount raid on Nasr City ‘terrorist cell’
One terrorism suspect was killed and five others arrested by police forces on Thursday after a gun battle in the…
Ain Sokhna Port crisis ends, but demands remain
October 26, 2012
Ain Sokhna Port crisis ends, but demands remain
While workers at the Ain Sokhna Port called off their 12-day long strike and returned to work on Wednesday after…