Egypt
Former Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq mulls presidential nomination
August 20, 2011
Former Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq mulls presidential nomination
Former Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq is seriously considering running for president and will make a final decision soon, he said.…
Israel holds consultations over envoy
August 20, 2011
Israel holds consultations over envoy
JERUSALEM - Israeli diplomatic officials are holding discussions on Egypt's decision to recall its ambassador from Israel, the foreign ministry…
Families bid farewell to Sinai dead
August 20, 2011
Families bid farewell to Sinai dead
The families of the security personnel who were killed in Sinai this week received the bodies of their loved ones…
Israel says investigating Egyptian deaths
August 20, 2011
Israel says investigating Egyptian deaths
JERUSALEM - A senior Israeli defence official said on Saturday that it was not yet clear who had killed three…
Sinai remains tense following border shootings
August 20, 2011
Sinai remains tense following border shootings
Seven positions held jointly by the armed forces and police have been attacked by armed men, whom security forces believe…
Egyptian protesters continue protest at Israeli Embassy
August 20, 2011
Egyptian protesters continue protest at Israeli Embassy
Approximately 2000 people continued protesting around the Israeli Embassy in Cairo on Saturday after the Egyptian government decided to recall…
Minister: Israeli plane behind death of Egyptians in Sinai
August 20, 2011
Minister: Israeli plane behind death of Egyptians in Sinai
Egypt's cabinet will hold an emergency meeting to discuss the security situation in Sinai following incidents that led to the…
Egypt to withdraw envoy in Israel over shootings
August 20, 2011
Egypt to withdraw envoy in Israel over shootings
Egypt said on Saturday it is withdrawing its ambassador from Israel pending an investigation by the Jewish state of the…
ElBaradei avoids populism, demands Egypt’s SCAF clarify Sinai situation
August 19, 2011
ElBaradei avoids populism, demands Egypt’s SCAF clarify Sinai situation
Presidential hopeful Mohamed ElBaradei on Friday called for the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) to clarify what…
Sharaf calls emergency meeting on Israeli clashes in Sinai
August 19, 2011
Sharaf calls emergency meeting on Israeli clashes in Sinai
Prime Minister Essam Sharaf has called an emergency cabinet meeting for Friday evening to address the ongoing security situation…