Egypt
Detention extended for 12 accused in Syrian Embassy riots
September 6, 2012
Detention extended for 12 accused in Syrian Embassy riots
The Public Prosecution on Thursday extended by four days the detention of 12 people accused of involvement in riots outside…
Cairo’s governor is attempting to remove street vendors — again
September 6, 2012
Cairo’s governor is attempting to remove street vendors — again
In his 40 years as a street vendor, Ahmed Saeed has sold it all: from kitchen appliances to shoes, nightgowns…
Left criticizes IMF loan, but to little effect
September 6, 2012
Left criticizes IMF loan, but to little effect
Leftist leaders have spoken out against a US$4.8 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund in past weeks. But with…
Morsy appoints new Cabinet secretary general
September 6, 2012
Morsy appoints new Cabinet secretary general
President Mohamed Morsy appointed Safwat Abdel Dayem as secretary general of the Cabinet on Thursday. According to Al-Masry Al-Youm, Abdel…
Egypt says identifies suspects in Sinai killings
September 6, 2012
Egypt says identifies suspects in Sinai killings
Egypt has identified seven suspects, including one Egyptian, in the killing of 16 border guards last month that triggered the…
Military prosecution to investigate death of top Nasser aid
September 6, 2012
Military prosecution to investigate death of top Nasser aid
Public Prosecutor Abdel Maguid Mahmoud referred a report filed by the family of former Defense Minister Abdel Hakim Amer concerning…
Citing ‘idleness,’ Morsy considers broadening governors’ powers
September 6, 2012
Citing ‘idleness,’ Morsy considers broadening governors’ powers
Legal changes are being discussed in order to broaden the powers of governors, President Mohamed Morsy told a meeting of…
Steel magnate trial postponed to October
September 6, 2012
Steel magnate trial postponed to October
The Giza Criminal Court on Thursday postponed the trial of former steel magnate Ahmed Ezz to 1 October. Six others…
Gaza PM says tunnels would be closed if borders were open
September 6, 2012
Gaza PM says tunnels would be closed if borders were open
Ismail Haniyeh, prime minister of Gaza, said on Thursday that his government is ready to close all tunnels at the…
Morsy meets Abbas in Cairo to discuss Palestinian reconciliation
September 6, 2012
Morsy meets Abbas in Cairo to discuss Palestinian reconciliation
President Mohamed Morsy met with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday at the presidential palace in Heliopolis. The two…