Egypt
Companies increase rates of insurance against car theft
November 17, 2011
Companies increase rates of insurance against car theft
“We are awaiting the approval of the Financial Supervisory Authority to raise the costs of insurance policies against car theft,”…
Policeman dies in gunfight with outlaw
November 17, 2011
Policeman dies in gunfight with outlaw
A policeman on Thursday died while policemen were chasing an outlaw in the southern city of Sohag. A bystander was…
High elections commission website: ‘Sorry, site temporarily down’
November 17, 2011
High elections commission website: ‘Sorry, site temporarily down’
Egyptian expatriates on Thursday who tried to enter the High Election Committee’s website in order to register themselves for upcoming…
Syrian opposition: Arab League’s decision lets Assad kill protesters
November 17, 2011
Syrian opposition: Arab League’s decision lets Assad kill protesters
The Syrian opposition on Thursday criticized recent decisions made by the Arab League concerning the situation in Syria, saying they…
Interior Ministry to adopt ‘severe measures’ against fraud and intimidation during elections
November 17, 2011
Interior Ministry to adopt ‘severe measures’ against fraud and intimidation during elections
The Interior Ministry has announced that it would adopt "severe measures" against anyone who attempts to tamper with the elections…
Petroleum Ministry: Egypt to resume gas supply to Israel, Jordan
November 17, 2011
Petroleum Ministry: Egypt to resume gas supply to Israel, Jordan
Egypt is to resume pumping natural gas to Israel and Jordan on Friday on an experimental basis involving smaller-than-usual quantities,…
Authorities arrest ‘police sympathizer’ for allegedly killing 18 protesters
November 17, 2011
Authorities arrest ‘police sympathizer’ for allegedly killing 18 protesters
Security forces in Suez, northeast of Cairo, arrested fugitive Sayyed Ibrahim Farag (AKA Araby Farag), who is accused of being…
March against military trials attacked
November 17, 2011
March against military trials attacked
Activists from the Free Copts movement on Thursday said they were attacked while preparing to participate in a march that…
Egyptian worker dies, 3 wounded in house collapse
November 17, 2011
Egyptian worker dies, 3 wounded in house collapse
An Egyptian worker died and three others were wounded Thursday after a house collapsed in the Basateen neighborhood of Cairo.…
Arab League chief receives death threats from Syrian regime loyalists
November 17, 2011
Arab League chief receives death threats from Syrian regime loyalists
Nabil al-Araby, secretary general of the Arab League, changed his mobile and landline numbers because he has been receiving threats…