Egypt
Russia endorses Egyptian-led regional group on Syria
November 5, 2012
Russia endorses Egyptian-led regional group on Syria
Russia on Monday endorsed an Egyptian initiative to reconvene four Middle East powers to try to resolve the Syrian crisis…
Foreign tourism up by 19.5%, ministry official says
November 5, 2012
Foreign tourism up by 19.5%, ministry official says
The number of tourists visiting Egypt between January and September this year increased 19.5 percent, compared with the same period…
Rights groups: Draft constitution would entrench despotism
November 5, 2012
Rights groups: Draft constitution would entrench despotism
More than 100 human rights organizations criticized the first draft of the new constitution Monday, arguing it entrenches authoritarianism and…
Update: Armed Forces spokesperson denies reports of security facilities takeover in North Sinai
November 5, 2012
Update: Armed Forces spokesperson denies reports of security facilities takeover in North Sinai
The Spokesperson for Egypt's Armed Forces, Ahmed Mohamed Ali, has denied reports by a foreign news agency about the army…
Censors demand script change for play critical of ruling regime
November 5, 2012
Censors demand script change for play critical of ruling regime
The Censorship Authority has demanded changes to the script of “Ashan Khater Torabek” (“For Your Sake, My Country”), a new…
Justice Ministry to investigate alleged police human rights abuses
November 5, 2012
Justice Ministry to investigate alleged police human rights abuses
The Justice Ministry has tasked three judges with investigating four instances of human rights abuses allegedly committed by policemen, as…
Sheikh slams Nour Party leader for attending Turkish national celebration
November 5, 2012
Sheikh slams Nour Party leader for attending Turkish national celebration
The deputy head of the Salafi Dawah movement strongly criticized the chairman of the Salafi Nour Party, Emad Abdel Ghafour,…
Centamin: Sukari contract valid; approval document not sent to court
November 5, 2012
Centamin: Sukari contract valid; approval document not sent to court
British company Centamin said Monday that an Egyptian administrative court did not terminate its license with the Egyptian government to…
PM: Agreement reached with businesses over closing times
November 5, 2012
PM: Agreement reached with businesses over closing times
A dispute with business owners over a government plan to close shops early ended with an agreement to extend the…