Egypt
TV host accused of libeling judges released on bail
October 22, 2012
TV host accused of libeling judges released on bail
Well-known journalist and TV host Wael al-Ibrashy was released on LE100,000 bail after being interrogated for eight hours on charges…
Govt preparing law to regulate gifts received by former officials
October 22, 2012
Govt preparing law to regulate gifts received by former officials
The government is preparing a draft law to regulate the handling of in-kind gifts presented to official Egyptian delegations, according…
1,300 tourists witness sun illumination of Ramses II statue
October 22, 2012
1,300 tourists witness sun illumination of Ramses II statue
The sun illuminated the Ramses II statue in his temple in Abu Simbel Monday morning in a phenomenon that takes…
PM: Govt preparing law for stricter sexual harassment penalties
October 22, 2012
PM: Govt preparing law for stricter sexual harassment penalties
The Cabinet is preparing a draft law that would impose harsher penalties against sexual harassment, Prime Minister Hesham Qandil said…
Dana Gas: Gas discovered in Nile Delta
October 22, 2012
Dana Gas: Gas discovered in Nile Delta
DUBAI — United Arab Emirates-based Dana Gas Company said on Monday it had discovered natural gas in Egypt's Nile Delta,…
Katatny rejects Erian’s resignation
October 21, 2012
Katatny rejects Erian’s resignation
Freedom and Justice Party leader Saad al-Katatny has rejected the resignation of his deputy, Essam al-Erian, who presented it on…
Reconciliation committee quells sectarian strife in Minya
October 21, 2012
Reconciliation committee quells sectarian strife in Minya
In an attempt to calm the tense sectarian atmosphere in the village of Bani Hassan in Minya, customary reconciliation committees…
Egypt wants to use all local wheat for subsidized bread
October 21, 2012
Egypt wants to use all local wheat for subsidized bread
Egypt, the world's biggest wheat importer, will be able to cease importing wheat for the production of state-subsidized bread if…
Street vendors demand justice after police kill one of their own
October 21, 2012
Street vendors demand justice after police kill one of their own
Around 30 street vendors gathered in front of the Public Prosecution's office on Sunday, demanding retribution for Mostafa Eid, who…
Jama’a al-Islamiya to document history in new book
October 21, 2012
Jama’a al-Islamiya to document history in new book
Jama'a al-Islamiya is planning to document its political journey since its establishment until the breakout of the January 2011 revolution…