Egypt
Bad weather closes ports, kills six in road crash
January 7, 2013
Bad weather closes ports, kills six in road crash
Inclement weather on Monday prompted the closure of the Arish and Damietta marine ports and caused a road collision that…
Head of Alex Jewish community: Nasser did not expel Egyptian Jews
January 7, 2013
Head of Alex Jewish community: Nasser did not expel Egyptian Jews
Yousef bin Gaon, the head of the Jewish community in Alexandria, condemned statements made by Essam al-Erian, vice president of…
Armed Forces claims it foiled attempt to bomb Rafah church
January 7, 2013
Armed Forces claims it foiled attempt to bomb Rafah church
The Armed Forces said it has foiled an attempt to bomb Rafah's Coptic Orthodox Church on Monday morning. The official…
Political Parties Affairs Committee approves new Shafiq party
January 7, 2013
Political Parties Affairs Committee approves new Shafiq party
The Political Parties Affairs Committee has officially approved the establishment of the National Movement Party, founded by former presidential candidate…
Tawadros II prays for Egypt, Morsy on Christmas
January 7, 2013
Tawadros II prays for Egypt, Morsy on Christmas
Coptic Pope Tawadros II expressed hope Sunday that God would protect Egypt and President Mohamed Morsy and prayed that the country’s…
A year of tumultuous times for all branches of state
January 6, 2013
A year of tumultuous times for all branches of state
The year 2012 was supposed to witness Egypt’s transition from the revolutionary state back to the stability of elected bodies…
Brotherhood figure to leave presidential advisory board
January 6, 2013
Brotherhood figure to leave presidential advisory board
Shura Council majority leader Essam al-Erian agreed with the presidential office Sunday to leave the president’s advisory board. He will…
Bahais cannot enroll in public schools, education minister says
January 6, 2013
Bahais cannot enroll in public schools, education minister says
The education minister has repeated remarks that Bahais cannot enroll in public schools, saying it violates the Constitution. “The Constitution…
Rain and strong winds force six ports to close
January 6, 2013
Rain and strong winds force six ports to close
Six ports on the Mediterranean and the Red Sea closed Sunday due to bad weather, officials said. Mossaad Amer, public…
Morsy wishes Pope Tawadros II a merry Christmas
January 6, 2013
Morsy wishes Pope Tawadros II a merry Christmas
President Mohamed Morsy called Pope Tawadros II Sunday evening to offer him wishes for a merry Christmas and a year…