Egypt
Al-Azhar grand sheikh congratulates Libyans on their revolution
August 23, 2011
Al-Azhar grand sheikh congratulates Libyans on their revolution
Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayyeb has offered congratulations to the Libyan people on the progress of their revolution and the…
Villagers detain 2 policemen over alleged killing of resident
August 23, 2011
Villagers detain 2 policemen over alleged killing of resident
About 2000 residents from Barout village in Beni Suef, south of Cairo, kidnapped two policemen until early Tuesday, accusing them…
Rights group demands release of 3 Egyptian minors held by Israel
August 23, 2011
Rights group demands release of 3 Egyptian minors held by Israel
An Egyptian human rights group on Tuesday urged the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) to intervene for…
After months in Cairo, Libyans eager to return home
August 23, 2011
After months in Cairo, Libyans eager to return home
When a game of pool is at stake, 23-year-old Marwan Soltan develops a determined gaze as he analyzes his possible…
Security facilities honor Egyptian officers killed at Israeli border
August 23, 2011
Security facilities honor Egyptian officers killed at Israeli border
Local security departments around Egypt have named parts of their offices after the officers killed in an Israeli border…
Coastal security foils attempt to smuggle 55 Egyptians to Italy
August 23, 2011
Coastal security foils attempt to smuggle 55 Egyptians to Italy
Coastal authorities in Alexandria on Monday thwarted an attempt to help 55 Egyptians travel illegally on board a sailboat bound…
Eight killed in traffic accident south of Cairo
August 23, 2011
Eight killed in traffic accident south of Cairo
Eight people were killed and 18 injured late Monday when a microbus collided with a car on the Qena-Safaga road…
Radiation-polluted tanker sent back to Japan
August 23, 2011
Radiation-polluted tanker sent back to Japan
A radiation-polluted Japanese tanker on Tuesday left the Egyptian port of Ain Sokhna on its way back to Japan amid…
Ramadan’s talk shows display their forgiving side
August 23, 2011
Ramadan’s talk shows display their forgiving side
Along with fasting during the day, the other main feature of Ramadan is the peak television and talk show season…