Egypt
New pope to be elected 2 December, says Coptic Church
September 13, 2012
New pope to be elected 2 December, says Coptic Church
Egypt's Coptic Orthodox Church will choose a new pope on 2 December, after Pope Shenouda who led the church…
US Embassy, Muslim Brotherhood spat on Twitter over embassy protests
September 13, 2012
US Embassy, Muslim Brotherhood spat on Twitter over embassy protests
The US Embassy in Cairo sent a tweet earlier today which appeared to accuse the Muslim Brotherhood of espousing differing…
Teachers call for strike on first day of school
September 13, 2012
Teachers call for strike on first day of school
The Independent Teachers Movements has called for a general strike on Saturday, the first day of the school year.…
Morsy arrives in Rome to discuss stability, economy
September 13, 2012
Morsy arrives in Rome to discuss stability, economy
President Mohamed Morsy arrived at the Chambino military airport Thursday evening for a two-day visit in Italy, following a…
Nour Party: Protests should continue, but away from embassies
September 13, 2012
Nour Party: Protests should continue, but away from embassies
The Salafi Nour Party issued a statement on Facebook today calling on demonstrators to stage peaceful protests away from…
Nile University crisis still unresolved, says board chairman
September 13, 2012
Nile University crisis still unresolved, says board chairman
Abdel Aziz Hegazy, chairman of the Nile University Board of Trustees, on Thursday said that the ministerial committee recently…
Arco Steel workers go on hunger strike
September 13, 2012
Arco Steel workers go on hunger strike
Three hundred employees of Arco Steel, a subsidiary of the Holding Company for Metallurgical Industries, went on hunger strike…
Peace treaty with Israel should be amended, says Morsy advisor
September 13, 2012
Peace treaty with Israel should be amended, says Morsy advisor
Mohamed Esmat Seif al-Dawla, an advisor to President Mohamed Morsy, said on Thursday that the Camp David Accords with…
Muslim Brotherhood planning media venture with Qatari partners, say sources
September 13, 2012
Muslim Brotherhood planning media venture with Qatari partners, say sources
The Muslim Brotherhood is planning to establish a major media organization and research center with Qatari partnership, sources from…