Egypt
Churches take part in national dialogue
December 19, 2012
Churches take part in national dialogue
The three Egyptian churches took part Tuesday in the fourth session of a national dialogue presided over by Vice President…
Islamists plan mass protest ahead of constitution vote
December 19, 2012
Islamists plan mass protest ahead of constitution vote
Egyptian Islamist groups are planning a mass protest in Alexandria on Friday, a move that will raise tensions a day…
UN consultant’s alleged killer escapes from court hearing
December 19, 2012
UN consultant’s alleged killer escapes from court hearing
Saad Adel Saad, the main suspect in the killing of UN Consultant Nermeen Khalil, escaped from Giza Court Wednesday, which…
Adly case documents stolen from lawyer’s office
December 19, 2012
Adly case documents stolen from lawyer’s office
Cairo security services are searching for suspects in the break-in of former Interior Minister Habib al-Adly’s attorney’s office. Attorney Issam…
Luxor to celebrate sun’s alignment on Amun Temple
December 19, 2012
Luxor to celebrate sun’s alignment on Amun Temple
Luxor will on Friday celebrate the sun’s alignment on the Temple of Amun, located inside the Karnak Temple. The phenomenon is…
Court clears police officer of killing teenager during revolution
December 19, 2012
Court clears police officer of killing teenager during revolution
The Suez Criminal Court on Wednesday acquitted police officer Mohamed Rabei, known as Hogan, of killing a teenager who was…
Rights center says arrested Abu Ismail supporter at Nasr City prosecution
December 19, 2012
Rights center says arrested Abu Ismail supporter at Nasr City prosecution
Ahmed Arafa, a supporter of former presidential candidate Hazem Salah Abu Ismail who was arrested early Wednesday morning, is being…
Egypt and Korea sign agreement for new metro trains
December 19, 2012
Egypt and Korea sign agreement for new metro trains
The government signed a contract Wednesday with South Korea for 20 air-conditioned trains to be used on the Helwan-Marg line…
Round one referendum results marred by reports of critical violations
December 19, 2012
Round one referendum results marred by reports of critical violations
Many took to the streets of Cairo and elsewhere Tuesday, after a call from the National Salvation Front and other…
Cigarette company workers end strike after demands met
December 19, 2012
Cigarette company workers end strike after demands met
Workers of Egypt's cigarette monopoly Eastern Company ended their strike in front of the company’s main headquarters in Giza Tuesday…