Egypt
Egyptian doctor released from Lebanon detention
September 12, 2012
Egyptian doctor released from Lebanon detention
An Egyptian doctor detained in Lebanon over the possession of illegal satellite sets has been released, the Egyptian Embassy in…
Politician wants asylum for Egyptian Shias in Netherlands
September 12, 2012
Politician wants asylum for Egyptian Shias in Netherlands
An Egyptian Shia politician has said he filed a request with the Dutch government to grant asylum to Egyptian Shias,…
Wednesday’s papers: Anti-Muslim film stirs anger, Shafiq is ‘wanted’
September 12, 2012
Wednesday’s papers: Anti-Muslim film stirs anger, Shafiq is ‘wanted’
News of the US Embassy protests against a film about Prophet Mohamed as well as former presidential candidate Ahmed Shafiq…
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir to visit Egypt Sunday
September 12, 2012
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir to visit Egypt Sunday
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir will arrive in Cairo Sunday for a two-day visit, during which he will meet with President…
Update: Four arrested over US embassy protest
September 12, 2012
Update: Four arrested over US embassy protest
Security forces in Cairo arrested Wednesday four protesters accused of storming the US embassy during demonstrations decrying an American movie…
Paralympics athletes celebrated in Cairo airport
September 11, 2012
Paralympics athletes celebrated in Cairo airport
The Egyptian Paralympics team left to the London games last month with little public attention or anticipation. But after winning…
Public transport drivers threaten general strike
September 11, 2012
Public transport drivers threaten general strike
The Public Transport Authority threatened Tuesday to stage an all-out strike coinciding with the start of the school year. They…
Egyptian doctor detained in Lebanon expected to be released Wednesday
September 11, 2012
Egyptian doctor detained in Lebanon expected to be released Wednesday
The Doctors Syndicate said Tuesday that the Lebanese authorities would release Mohamed al-Hamshary, an Egyptian doctor who was detained earlier…
Jama’a al-Islamiya demands release of imprisoned members
September 11, 2012
Jama’a al-Islamiya demands release of imprisoned members
Members of Jama’a al-Islamiya demanded that President Mohamed Morsy release 15 members of the group who are imprisoned on charges…
Constitution draft to be completed in 45 days
September 11, 2012
Constitution draft to be completed in 45 days
Constituent Assembly spokesman Wahid Abdel Meguid said on Monday that the first draft of the new constitution would be completed…