Egypt
Bridge in Cairo reopened after clashes between protesters and motorists
April 19, 2012
Bridge in Cairo reopened after clashes between protesters and motorists
Scores of drivers and pedestrians forced the reopening of the 6th of October Bridge in Cairo on Thursday evening after…
Brotherhood begins work on ‘parallel’ state budget
April 19, 2012
Brotherhood begins work on ‘parallel’ state budget
Finance Minister Momtaz al-Saeed has said that the ministry has yet to prepare a draft state budget for next fiscal year (2012-2013),…
Bad weather shuts down several ports
April 19, 2012
Bad weather shuts down several ports
Bad weather, strong winds and waves shut down several Egyptian ports on Thursday. Tarek al-Gamal, general manager of the Sharm…
MP: Copts getting their citizenship rights
April 19, 2012
MP: Copts getting their citizenship rights
Head of the Religious Affairs Committee in the People’s Assembly Sayed Askar said there is no problem with Copts building…
My visit to Jerusalem was personal, says Grand Mufti
April 19, 2012
My visit to Jerusalem was personal, says Grand Mufti
Grand Mufti Ali Gomaa has said that his visit to the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem on Wednesday was in his…
Friday’s protest to unite, or further divide
April 19, 2012
Friday’s protest to unite, or further divide
For the first time since the one-year anniversary of the 25 January uprising, Tahrir Square will again become a unifying…
Health Ministry prepares for Friday demonstration
April 19, 2012
Health Ministry prepares for Friday demonstration
Deputy Health Minister Hesham Sheiha said the ministry has made preparations to ensure health services for Friday's demonstration in Tahrir…
Parliament to discuss corruption in state institutions
April 19, 2012
Parliament to discuss corruption in state institutions
Parliament will discuss on Sunday nine requests for information regarding squandering public funds and corruption in ministries and other state…
Three British citizens found with weapons on Suez-bound yacht
April 19, 2012
Three British citizens found with weapons on Suez-bound yacht
Hurghada Airport security apprehended three British citizens with firearms in a yacht heading for Suez Port coming from Jeddah, Saudi…
Presidential Elections Commission to mull electoral symbols Saturday
April 19, 2012
Presidential Elections Commission to mull electoral symbols Saturday
The Presidential Elections Commission will convene on Saturday to mull the electoral symbols given to the thirteen presidential hopefuls. The…