Egypt
Prosecutors refuse request to lift Hawass travel ban
January 27, 2013
Prosecutors refuse request to lift Hawass travel ban
The Public Prosecution refused a request by Zahi Hawass, former head of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, to lift a…
Suez Canal official: Navigation unaffected by violence
January 27, 2013
Suez Canal official: Navigation unaffected by violence
Ongoing clashes between security forces and demonstrators in cities close to the Suez Canal since Friday have not affected navigation…
Morsy declares 30-day state of emergency in Port Said, Suez and Ismailia
January 27, 2013
Morsy declares 30-day state of emergency in Port Said, Suez and Ismailia
President Mohamed Morsy announced a state of emergency in Port Said, Suez and Ismailia Sunday for 30 days, along with…
Update: Port Said death toll reaches 38
January 27, 2013
Update: Port Said death toll reaches 38
Health Ministry and hospital sources put the death toll from violence in Port Said at 38. Another victim died Sunday…
In pictures: Fire destroys historic downtown school
January 27, 2013
In pictures: Fire destroys historic downtown school
A fire swept through Al-Howeiyaty Secondary School for Girls, leaving its contents destroyed, during clashes between protesters and security personnel…
Shura Council to form fact-finding committee over Port Said violence
January 27, 2013
Shura Council to form fact-finding committee over Port Said violence
The Shura Council responded to the most recent bout of nationwide violence Sunday by agreeing to form a fact-finding committee…
Health Ministry: Dozens killed, 1,139 injured in nationwide violence
January 27, 2013
Health Ministry: Dozens killed, 1,139 injured in nationwide violence
Dozens people have been killed and 1,139 injured nationwide in clashes that erupted Thursday, the Health Ministry said in a…
Sunday’s papers: Between retribution and turmoil
January 27, 2013
Sunday’s papers: Between retribution and turmoil
Both state-run and independent newspapers Sunday juxtaposed the celebrations and chaos that erupted in Cairo and Port Said respectively after…
Court orders release of Israeli sergeant
January 27, 2013
Court orders release of Israeli sergeant
A court ruled Sunday to release an Israeli sergeant arrested for entering Egypt. Prosecutors decided to appeal the decision to…
Abouel Fotouh calls on president to hold dialogue with opposition
January 27, 2013
Abouel Fotouh calls on president to hold dialogue with opposition
Strong Egypt Party chief Abdel Moneim Abouel Fotouh called on the president to hold a dialogue with opposition leaders following…