Egypt
Seven killed in Fayoum train crash
November 10, 2012
Seven killed in Fayoum train crash
Seven people were killed and dozens wounded when two trains collided between the villages of Silla and Nasriya in central…
Prison official: Mubarak in good condition
November 10, 2012
Prison official: Mubarak in good condition
Mohamed Eleiwa, spokesperson for the Egyptian Prisons Authority, said that former President Hosni Mubarak is in good health and has…
MBC launches Egyptian channel, gears up for a second
November 10, 2012
MBC launches Egyptian channel, gears up for a second
The Middle East Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) began broadcasts of its MBC Masr channel on NileSat Friday.
Health Ministry says working to legalize organ transplants from deceased
November 10, 2012
Health Ministry says working to legalize organ transplants from deceased
Assistant Health Minister Abdel Hamid Abaza said the Health Ministry has not yet made a decision to allow organ transplant…
Coptic Church invites PM to attend papal ordination ceremony
November 10, 2012
Coptic Church invites PM to attend papal ordination ceremony
Coptic Church spokesman Bishop Paula met with Prime Minister Hesham Qandil to invite him to attend the ordination ceremony of…
North Sinai Security Chief: We’re chasing ghosts in Sinai
November 10, 2012
North Sinai Security Chief: We’re chasing ghosts in Sinai
Commenting on the difficulty security forces are facing in tracking down militants in Sinai, North Sinai Security Chief Sameeh Ahmed…
Life returns to normal in Armant after Mar Girgis fire
November 10, 2012
Life returns to normal in Armant after Mar Girgis fire
Life returned to normal in Armant City in southern Luxor after 220 tents caught fire after a stove exploded during…
Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan to visit Egypt for talks on boosting ties
November 10, 2012
Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan to visit Egypt for talks on boosting ties
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is due in Egypt on 17 November for talks on boosting ties between the…
Administrative Court rejects Okasha’s bid to resume broadcasts
November 10, 2012
Administrative Court rejects Okasha’s bid to resume broadcasts
The Administrative Court turned down a lawsuit filed by anti-Islamist media host Tawfiq Okasha, the head of Al-Faraeen satellite…