Egypt
Presidential source: SCAF wants to keep four ministries in Qandil cabinet
July 28, 2012
Presidential source: SCAF wants to keep four ministries in Qandil cabinet
Newly-appointed Prime Minister Hesham Qandil meets Saturday with President Mohamed Morsy to discuss the candidates for ministerial portfolios in his…
Haniyeh: Morsy agreed to increase passengers through Rafah
July 28, 2012
Haniyeh: Morsy agreed to increase passengers through Rafah
Ismail Haniyeh, head of the Hamas government in Gaza, said Saturday that Egyptian President Mohamed Morsy has agreed to several…
Police presence high around Dahshur, five arrested in sectarian strife
July 28, 2012
Police presence high around Dahshur, five arrested in sectarian strife
Police imposed tight security measures in the village of Dahshur, Badrasheen, on Saturday in after sectarian clashes between Muslims and…
Nike says it is donating gear to Egyptian athletes
July 28, 2012
Nike says it is donating gear to Egyptian athletes
Nike said Friday it was donating its gear to the Egyptian athletes in the 2012 Olympics. The announcement came two…
Son of ‘Blind Sheikh’ threatens US embassy employees
July 27, 2012
Son of ‘Blind Sheikh’ threatens US embassy employees
The son of Omar Abdel Rahman, a Jama’a al-Islamiya leader known as the “Blind Sheikh” who was convicted of terrorism…
Military court jails activist over Abbasseya clashes
July 27, 2012
Military court jails activist over Abbasseya clashes
A military court sentenced activist Reda Mohamed to three months in prison after convicting her of attacking a military institution…
Hamas hails Haniyeh-Morsy meet
July 27, 2012
Hamas hails Haniyeh-Morsy meet
Hamas on Friday hailed the meeting between its leader in the Gaza Strip, Ismail Haniyeh, and Egypt's Islamist President Mohamed…
Mineral authority rejects firing of Sukari Gold Mine workers
July 27, 2012
Mineral authority rejects firing of Sukari Gold Mine workers
The Egyptian Mineral Resources Authority (EMRA) said it rejected the firing of 29 Sukari Gold Mine employees, including union members,…