Egypt
Army supports the economy, says minister
September 19, 2012
Army supports the economy, says minister
Defense Minister Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Wednesday said the Armed Forces support the economy with all their capabilities. Addressing the…
Prosecutors discard complaint over Mubarak money laundering
September 19, 2012
Prosecutors discard complaint over Mubarak money laundering
Cairo airport sources said on Wednesday that the 6th of October Prosecution discarded a complaint that was filed against an…
Grand mufti and Al-Azhar grand sheikh respond to anti-Islam film, cartoon
September 19, 2012
Grand mufti and Al-Azhar grand sheikh respond to anti-Islam film, cartoon
Grand Sheikh of Al-Azhar Ahmed al-Tayyeb issued a statement Wednesday railing against what he called attacks on Muslims that seek…
Morsy appoints new intelligence chief
September 19, 2012
Morsy appoints new intelligence chief
President Mohamed Morsy on Wednesday appointed Major General Mohamed Raafat Shehata as chief of intelligence. Shehata was acting chief after…
Two Saudis arrested for attempting to smuggle narcotics to Riyadh
September 19, 2012
Two Saudis arrested for attempting to smuggle narcotics to Riyadh
Two Saudi passengers were referred to Nozha prosecution by security authorities at Cairo International Airport after being arrested while trying…
A bill of rights for all? Economic and social provisions in draft constitution not strong enough
September 19, 2012
A bill of rights for all? Economic and social provisions in draft constitution not strong enough
In late August, 40-year-old Arafa Kamel set himself on fire outside the presidential palace in Heliopolis after a disagreement with…
Journalists protest outside syndicate, Shura Council
September 19, 2012
Journalists protest outside syndicate, Shura Council
Journalists from state-run news agency MENA, Al-Shaab and Al-Wafd newspapers staged protests Wednesday demanding better salaries and permanent employment for…
Report: Shafiq accused of giving electoral bribes
September 19, 2012
Report: Shafiq accused of giving electoral bribes
Police are following up on a complaint accusing former presidential candidate Ahmed Shafiq of giving electoral bribes, state-run newspaper Al-Ahram…
Protesters clash with Mahalla police after teen allegedly beaten to death
September 19, 2012
Protesters clash with Mahalla police after teen allegedly beaten to death
Clashes erupted early on Wednesday morning between hundreds of angry citizens and security forces, after a teenager died at a…
No carrot, only stick: No concessions in government crackdown on strikes
September 19, 2012
No carrot, only stick: No concessions in government crackdown on strikes
The beginning of the academic year this week was inaugurated with a host of strikes by employees across sectors —…