Egypt
April 6 movement to take part in National Student Day celebrations
February 21, 2012
April 6 movement to take part in National Student Day celebrations
April 6 Youth Movement members studying at Cairo University said they will participate in celebrations for National Student Day on…
Clinton hopes for imminent resolution of foreign NGOs dispute
February 21, 2012
Clinton hopes for imminent resolution of foreign NGOs dispute
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton voiced hope Monday that Egypt and the US will resolve an ongoing dispute over…
Airport authorities find ducks stuffed with gold powder in luggage
February 21, 2012
Airport authorities find ducks stuffed with gold powder in luggage
Cairo International Airport authorities on Monday seized half a kilogram of gold powder hidden by an Egyptian passenger inside two…
‘Bearded police’ spokesperson says ban violates regulations
February 21, 2012
‘Bearded police’ spokesperson says ban violates regulations
The debate over the right of policemen to grow their beards has intensified after a coalition of officers rejected the…
Brotherhood says Egypt govt failing, wants coalition
February 21, 2012
Brotherhood says Egypt govt failing, wants coalition
The Muslim Brotherhood on Monday voiced its strongest criticism yet of Egypt’s army-appointed government, saying it was failing to deal…
Egyptian policeman suspended for growing beard
February 20, 2012
Egyptian policeman suspended for growing beard
An Egyptian policeman has been suspended for allowing his beard to grow in violation of regulations, a security official said…
Court orders the unfreezing of assets belonging to Brotherhood tycoons
February 20, 2012
Court orders the unfreezing of assets belonging to Brotherhood tycoons
Egypt's stock market was ordered to unfreeze all the assets owned by two prominent businessmen affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood…
Muslim Brotherhood equivocates on presidency — for now
February 20, 2012
Muslim Brotherhood equivocates on presidency — for now
As the countdown to the presidential election begins, Egypt’s largest political group, the Muslim Brotherhood, remains undecided on endorsing a…
Profile: Bassem Youssef professionalizes satire
February 20, 2012
Profile: Bassem Youssef professionalizes satire
Bassem Youssef is visibly exhausted. A man known for his vitality and humor both on and off-screen, he seems tired,…
15 kg tumor removed from Assiut resident’s abdomen
February 20, 2012
15 kg tumor removed from Assiut resident’s abdomen
A tumor weighing 15 kg was successfully removed on Monday from the abdomen of an Assiut Governorate resident by a…