Egypt
Judge to investigate reports accusing ex-military leaders of killing protesters
October 15, 2012
Judge to investigate reports accusing ex-military leaders of killing protesters
A judge has been assigned to head the investigation into various reports filed against three former military officials accusing them…
Mubarak-era politicians prepare for next parliament polls
October 15, 2012
Mubarak-era politicians prepare for next parliament polls
Political figures who belonged to the now-dissolved National Democratic Party are set to convene late Monday to discuss plans for…
Detained officer’s mother: ‘8 April’ officers excluded from amnesty
October 15, 2012
Detained officer’s mother: ‘8 April’ officers excluded from amnesty
Detained military officer Mohamed Tareq al-Wadie will not be released as part of President Mohamed Morsy’s amnesty for revolution detainees,…
Minister: No basis for revolution protection law
October 15, 2012
Minister: No basis for revolution protection law
The state minister for legal and parliamentary affairs denied Monday discussing a law on protecting the goals of the 25…
Minister: Exports record six-month high
October 15, 2012
Minister: Exports record six-month high
Exports hit a six-month high, increasing 6 percent from September last year, Industry and Foreign Trade Minister Hatem Saleh said…
Salafi preacher shows court movie clips as evidence of actress’s ‘indecency’
October 15, 2012
Salafi preacher shows court movie clips as evidence of actress’s ‘indecency’
A court began the trial of Salafi preacher Abdallah Badr Monday on charges of libel and defamation of actress Elham…
Finance minister: Egypt close to US$1 bn loan from World Bank
October 15, 2012
Finance minister: Egypt close to US$1 bn loan from World Bank
Egypt had agreed with the World Bank on the terms for obtaining a US$1 billion loan to finance projects that…
Monday’s papers: Judiciary, opposition and media criticize Brotherhood
October 15, 2012
Monday’s papers: Judiciary, opposition and media criticize Brotherhood
President Mohamed Morsy and his Muslim Brotherhood have come under intense criticism from opposition forces, the judiciary, and today, the…
Sinai security raises alert levels after attack rumors
October 15, 2012
Sinai security raises alert levels after attack rumors
North Sinai security authorities are raising their alert levels following reports that extremist groups intend to carry out major attacks…