Egypt
Hizbullah confirms it sent drone downed over Israel
October 11, 2012
Hizbullah confirms it sent drone downed over Israel
Hizbullah leader Sayed Hassan Nasrallah acknowledged Thursday sending a drone aircraft that was shot down last weekend after flying some…
Update: Public prosecutor refuses to leave his position
October 11, 2012
Update: Public prosecutor refuses to leave his position
Public Prosecutor Abdel Meguid Mahmoud claimed late on Thursday that despite being fired, he would not leave his post. Citing the Law…
Loan negotiations could conclude by November, says IMF
October 11, 2012
Loan negotiations could conclude by November, says IMF
The International Monetary Fund is optimistic that negotiations for a US$4.8 billion loan to Egypt could conclude by mid-November, said…
Ministry mulls increasing mobile phone taxes
October 11, 2012
Ministry mulls increasing mobile phone taxes
The Communications and Information Technology Ministry is considering increasing the 15 percent sales tax on mobile phone users, Minister Hany…
Update: Former parliament speaker’s interrogation postponed, but he’s banned from travel
October 11, 2012
Update: Former parliament speaker’s interrogation postponed, but he’s banned from travel
The Illicit Gains Authority decided to defer the interrogation of former People’s Assembly Speaker Fathi Sorour to Sunday due to…
Iraq: Potential for prisoner exchange with Egypt
October 11, 2012
Iraq: Potential for prisoner exchange with Egypt
The Iraqi cabinet formed a committee to discuss exchanging prisoners with Egypt at their next meeting, the Iraqi justice ministry…
Military vehicles sink in Suez Canal, lieutenant dies
October 11, 2012
Military vehicles sink in Suez Canal, lieutenant dies
A marine lieutenant died when two amphibious armored vehicles sank in the eastern side of the Suez Canal during training.…
Court refers 19 convicts to grand mufti for sentencing recommendation
October 11, 2012
Court refers 19 convicts to grand mufti for sentencing recommendation
An Ismailia court referred 19 defendants convicted of murder to Grand Mufti Ali Gomaa Thursday to decide whether they should…
Govt to abolish 95-octane gas subsidy by year end
October 11, 2012
Govt to abolish 95-octane gas subsidy by year end
Planning Minister Ashraf al-Araby said the government plans to abolish the 95-octane gasoline subsidy before the end of the year.…
Security forces assault special needs protesters
October 11, 2012
Security forces assault special needs protesters
Security forces guarding the presidential palace in Heliopolis assaulted physically-challenged protesters when they tried to reach the gates to demand…