Egypt
Cairo University investigates teacher over views on bearded police
February 6, 2013
Cairo University investigates teacher over views on bearded police
Cairo University is investigating the conduct of a professor after he aired his disagreement of the Interior Ministry's ban on…
Shafiq to be retried for corruption in March
February 6, 2013
Shafiq to be retried for corruption in March
The Cairo Court of Appeal announced Wednesday that former Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq would be retried in absentia next month,…
Rough weather shuts seven ports
February 6, 2013
Rough weather shuts seven ports
Egyptian authorities closed seven ports along the Mediterranean and Red Seas on Wednesday due to high winds and rough water.…
NCHR reveals stark statistics following violent clashes
February 6, 2013
NCHR reveals stark statistics following violent clashes
The National Council for Human Rights reported Wednesday that 56 people had died and more than 2,000 more had been…
Finance Minister: Less than LE100 million of illegal funds reclaimed
February 6, 2013
Finance Minister: Less than LE100 million of illegal funds reclaimed
Finance Minister Morsy Hegazy said Wednesday that Egypt has reclaimed less than LE100 million in illegal funds from officials either…
Ahmadinejad offers loan to Egypt, Al-Ahram reports
February 6, 2013
Ahmadinejad offers loan to Egypt, Al-Ahram reports
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has said his country is proposing a loan to Egypt, despite international economic sanctions imposed on…
Journalist Syndicate leadership race heats up
February 6, 2013
Journalist Syndicate leadership race heats up
Two of the nation's biggest names in journalism have announced their candidacy for syndicate chief in elections planned for next…
NGO calls for closure of National Council for Women
February 6, 2013
NGO calls for closure of National Council for Women
A non-governmental organization with links to the Muslim Brotherhood demanded the National Council for Women be abolished on Wednesday, saying…
Leading German MP visits Egypt, meets Brotherhood, opposition
February 6, 2013
Leading German MP visits Egypt, meets Brotherhood, opposition
The head of the Christian parliamentary bloc in Germany’s parliament, Volker Kauder, will arrive in Egypt on Wednesday for a…
School postponed for week in Port Said
February 6, 2013
School postponed for week in Port Said
Officials postponed the beginning of Port Said schools' winter semester for at least a week on Wednesday, according to state…