Egypt
Court refers 19 convicts to grand mufti for sentencing recommendation
October 11, 2012
Court refers 19 convicts to grand mufti for sentencing recommendation
An Ismailia court referred 19 defendants convicted of murder to Grand Mufti Ali Gomaa Thursday to decide whether they should…
Govt to abolish 95-octane gas subsidy by year end
October 11, 2012
Govt to abolish 95-octane gas subsidy by year end
Planning Minister Ashraf al-Araby said the government plans to abolish the 95-octane gasoline subsidy before the end of the year.…
Security forces assault special needs protesters
October 11, 2012
Security forces assault special needs protesters
Security forces guarding the presidential palace in Heliopolis assaulted physically-challenged protesters when they tried to reach the gates to demand…
Govt may force restaurants to save energy by closing early
October 11, 2012
Govt may force restaurants to save energy by closing early
The country's Board of Governors plans to force stores to close at 10 pm and restaurants and cafes to close…
Investigating judge reports evidence against Shafiq
October 11, 2012
Investigating judge reports evidence against Shafiq
Osama al-Saidi, the judge assigned by the Justice Ministry to investigate corruption accusations against former presidential hopeful Ahmed Shafiq, searched…
Court postpones trial of Brotherhood lawyers
October 11, 2012
Court postpones trial of Brotherhood lawyers
South Cairo Criminal Court on Thursday postponed the trial of two Muslim Brotherhood lawyers charged with insulting the Supreme Constitutional…
Egyptians shot at Jordan-Syria border
October 11, 2012
Egyptians shot at Jordan-Syria border
The Egyptian Embassy in Amman is negotiating the release of six Egyptians arrested while crossing the border into Syria.
Moving ground: Sinai’s economic woes
October 11, 2012
Moving ground: Sinai’s economic woes
ARISH — As President Mohamed Morsy met with community leaders in the capital of North Sinai, residents of the neighborhood…
Combing the desert: Sinai’s security myth
October 11, 2012
Combing the desert: Sinai’s security myth
RAFAH — On a gloomy Saturday at dusk, Magdi Sayed and his wife load carpets and electrical appliances from their…
Report claims former SCAF leader left for Emirates
October 11, 2012
Report claims former SCAF leader left for Emirates
Conflicting reports have emerged this week over whether former military Chief of Staff Sami Anan has left the country for…