Egypt
Tribal clashes erupt in Qena, 12 injured
February 12, 2012
Tribal clashes erupt in Qena, 12 injured
Violent clashes erupted between two rival tribes on Sunday in the Upper Egyptian city of Qena. Eyewitnesses said they caused…
Egypt’s army ruler urges good US ties after NGO raids
February 12, 2012
Egypt’s army ruler urges good US ties after NGO raids
Egypt's military ruler stressed the importance of good ties with the United States in a meeting with the government on…
Man hangs himself for failing to find a job
February 12, 2012
Man hangs himself for failing to find a job
A young man who hails from the Mediterranean city of Alexandria committed suicide after failing to find a job, state-run…
Trial postponed for Israeli-Arab and Ukrainian weapon smugglers
February 12, 2012
Trial postponed for Israeli-Arab and Ukrainian weapon smugglers
South Sinai Criminal Court on Sunday postponed the trial of two Israeli-Arabs and a Ukrainian national charged with smuggling weapons…
FJP rejects reformation of National Council for Women
February 12, 2012
FJP rejects reformation of National Council for Women
The Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) has rejected a newly issued law which restructured the semi-official National Council for Women…
UN consultant shot dead in Cairo
February 12, 2012
UN consultant shot dead in Cairo
A United Nations freelance consultant was fatally shot in the head while driving through an upscale Cairo neighborhood on Sunday,…
Boycott them: Activists raise awareness about military’s economic empire
February 12, 2012
Boycott them: Activists raise awareness about military’s economic empire
As part of a larger campaign to demand that the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces relinquish power to…
Ultras Ahlawy demand Interior Ministry purge
February 12, 2012
Ultras Ahlawy demand Interior Ministry purge
Hardcore supporters of the Ahly football team, the Ultras Ahlawy, on Sunday accused the police of collusion in the Port…
Prominent Salafi preacher urges rejection of US aid
February 12, 2012
Prominent Salafi preacher urges rejection of US aid
Prominent Salafi preacher Mohamed Hassan has launched an initiative to do away with US military and economic aid in order…
Confederation of African Football gives US$150,000 to Port Said victims’ families
February 12, 2012
Confederation of African Football gives US$150,000 to Port Said victims’ families
The Confederation of African Football says it will give US$150,000 to families of the victims of violence at a football…