Egypt
Blaze in Coptic pilgrimage site burns 220 tents
November 9, 2012
Blaze in Coptic pilgrimage site burns 220 tents
A huge fire broke out in a Coptic pilgrimage site south of Luxor late on Thursday, destroying 220 tents…
Despite official objections, Brotherhood cleric lectures police
November 8, 2012
Despite official objections, Brotherhood cleric lectures police
The Interior Ministry has allowed the Muslim Brotherhood's Guidance Bureau mufti to deliver religious lectures to police officers, despite objections…
Investigations into murder of Egyptian in London too slow, say activists
November 8, 2012
Investigations into murder of Egyptian in London too slow, say activists
Members of 15 political movements staged a demonstration outside the British Embassy in Cairo on Thursday, protesting what they…
Minister: Complete block of pornographic sites ‘very difficult’
November 8, 2012
Minister: Complete block of pornographic sites ‘very difficult’
It would be overly complicated to completely block access to Internet porn sites in Egypt due to continued technological advances,…
North Sinai security forces to destroy Sinai-Gaza tunnels ‘within days’
November 8, 2012
North Sinai security forces to destroy Sinai-Gaza tunnels ‘within days’
North Sinai security forces are preparing to destroy the tunnels running between Egypt and the Gaza Strip near the city…
Public prosecutor returns church land plot seized by Salafis
November 8, 2012
Public prosecutor returns church land plot seized by Salafis
Public Prosecutor Abdel Meguid Mahmoud returned a plot of land owned by the Shubra El-Kheima Church after the church’s bishop…
PM: IMF loan must support Egypt’s poor
November 8, 2012
PM: IMF loan must support Egypt’s poor
Egypt will not accept a US$4.8 billion International Monetary Fund loan unless it is consistent with economic reform policies that…
Morsy to discuss constitution with ElBaradei, Abu Ismail
November 8, 2012
Morsy to discuss constitution with ElBaradei, Abu Ismail
President Mohamed Morsy has invited Mohamed ElBaradei and Hazem Salah Abu Ismail to a meeting aimed at reaching consensus over…
Investigations launched into alleged terror cell leader
November 8, 2012
Investigations launched into alleged terror cell leader
Prosecutors requested assistance from the National Security Service on Thursday to obtain more information about the alleged leader of…
Salafi Front to join Friday’s pro-Sharia protest
November 8, 2012
Salafi Front to join Friday’s pro-Sharia protest
The Salafi Front says it will participate in the “Return of Sharia” protest in Tahrir Square planned for this Friday,…