Egypt
Israel says Gaza gets anti-aircraft rockets from Libya
August 29, 2011
Israel says Gaza gets anti-aircraft rockets from Libya
Jerusalem - Palestinians in Gaza have acquired anti-aircraft and anti-tank rockets from Libya during its six-month civil war, enlarging but…
Protests before Defense Ministry demand blogger’s release
August 29, 2011
Protests before Defense Ministry demand blogger’s release
A movement called ‘No to Military Tribunals’ on Monday staged protests before the Defense Ministry to demand the release of…
Egypt seizes arms on Libyan border, says TV
August 29, 2011
Egypt seizes arms on Libyan border, says TV
Egyptian border guards have seized a "large quantity" of weapons at the border with Libya, state television reported on Monday.…
Irrigation minister cancels quota for relative appointments
August 29, 2011
Irrigation minister cancels quota for relative appointments
Irrigation Minister Hisham Qandil on Tuesday canceled the quota for appointing relatives of ministry staff, a norm that was legally…
Thousand-plus soldiers to hunt down extremists in Sinai
August 29, 2011
Thousand-plus soldiers to hunt down extremists in Sinai
The Egyptian army and police started a campaign on Monday to hunt down extremist Islamic groups in North Sinai. Security…
Call for million-strong demo to dismiss state university leaders
August 29, 2011
Call for million-strong demo to dismiss state university leaders
In the wake of the government’s failure to dismiss state university leaders, students are calling for a million-strong demonstration on…
Catholic cardinal expresses fear of Islamists assuming power
August 29, 2011
Catholic cardinal expresses fear of Islamists assuming power
A Catholic official expressed fear about Islamists assuming power as Egypt transitions from military to civilian rule. During an annual…
Revolutionary group calls for mass Tahrir protest on Friday
August 29, 2011
Revolutionary group calls for mass Tahrir protest on Friday
An Egyptian revolutinary group on Monday called for a massive demonsration on Friday in Cairo's Tahrir Square. In a post…
Egyptian consulate committee to visit pilgrims in Jeddah Airport
August 29, 2011
Egyptian consulate committee to visit pilgrims in Jeddah Airport
The Egyptian consulate in Saudi Arabia on Monday sent a diplomatic delegation to resolve pilgrims' problems in Jeddah Airport, Egypt's…
Egypt predicts higher hotel occupancy during Eid
August 29, 2011
Egypt predicts higher hotel occupancy during Eid
Egypt's Tourism Ministry predicts that hotels' occupancy rates will rise during the Eid al-Fitr feast as more Egyptians head to…