Egypt
Govt may force restaurants to save energy by closing early
October 11, 2012
Govt may force restaurants to save energy by closing early
The country's Board of Governors plans to force stores to close at 10 pm and restaurants and cafes to close…
Investigating judge reports evidence against Shafiq
October 11, 2012
Investigating judge reports evidence against Shafiq
Osama al-Saidi, the judge assigned by the Justice Ministry to investigate corruption accusations against former presidential hopeful Ahmed Shafiq, searched…
Court postpones trial of Brotherhood lawyers
October 11, 2012
Court postpones trial of Brotherhood lawyers
South Cairo Criminal Court on Thursday postponed the trial of two Muslim Brotherhood lawyers charged with insulting the Supreme Constitutional…
Egyptians shot at Jordan-Syria border
October 11, 2012
Egyptians shot at Jordan-Syria border
The Egyptian Embassy in Amman is negotiating the release of six Egyptians arrested while crossing the border into Syria.
Moving ground: Sinai’s economic woes
October 11, 2012
Moving ground: Sinai’s economic woes
ARISH — As President Mohamed Morsy met with community leaders in the capital of North Sinai, residents of the neighborhood…
Combing the desert: Sinai’s security myth
October 11, 2012
Combing the desert: Sinai’s security myth
RAFAH — On a gloomy Saturday at dusk, Magdi Sayed and his wife load carpets and electrical appliances from their…
Report claims former SCAF leader left for Emirates
October 11, 2012
Report claims former SCAF leader left for Emirates
Conflicting reports have emerged this week over whether former military Chief of Staff Sami Anan has left the country for…
Brotherhood accuses reporters of harassment
October 11, 2012
Brotherhood accuses reporters of harassment
The Muslim Brotherhood has accused reporters of harassment in a report filed with the Interior Ministry, a security source said…
Eritrea releases Egyptian ship captain after seven months
October 11, 2012
Eritrea releases Egyptian ship captain after seven months
Eritrean authorities released Wednesday an Egyptian ship captain who was arrested seven months ago after sailing into Eritrea's territorial waters.…
Arrest warrant surprises former Al-Ahram chief
October 11, 2012
Arrest warrant surprises former Al-Ahram chief
The former head of state flagship newspaper Al-Ahram says he was surprised when the Illicit Gains Authority issued a warrant…