Egypt
Egyptians turn to gold ingots to protect savings
August 8, 2011
Egyptians turn to gold ingots to protect savings
There has been a high turnout of Egyptians buying gold since the breakout of the 25 January revolution, according to…
Libyan official in Cairo to discuss ban on broadcasting pro-Qadhafi satellite channels
August 8, 2011
Libyan official in Cairo to discuss ban on broadcasting pro-Qadhafi satellite channels
A Libyan envoy arrived in Cairo on Monday to discuss the broadcasting of satellite TV channels that support Libya's current…
Nile Basin states to meet in Rwanda in October
August 8, 2011
Nile Basin states to meet in Rwanda in October
Nile Basin countries will hold an exceptional meeting on 27 and 28 October in Kigali, Rwanda, the Egyptian government announced…
First phase of new metro line to open in January
August 8, 2011
First phase of new metro line to open in January
The first stage of Cairo's third metro line will be finished in January, the Egyptian government said on Monday. This…
Authorities arrest businessman accused in corruption case
August 8, 2011
Authorities arrest businessman accused in corruption case
Egyptian security on Monday announced it arrested businessman Amr Mansy, accused of involvement in corruption cases. Sources said security services…
Israeli defense official arrives in Cairo after Hamas-Fatah meeting
August 8, 2011
Israeli defense official arrives in Cairo after Hamas-Fatah meeting
An Israeli Defense Ministry official arrived in Cairo on Sunday for talks with Egyptian officials on several political and security…
Sawiris rejects calls for million-man protest Friday
August 8, 2011
Sawiris rejects calls for million-man protest Friday
Free Egyptians Party founder Naguib Sawiris rejected calls for a million-man protest Friday in response to a mass protest by…
Monday’s papers: Israelis protest like an Egyptian
August 8, 2011
Monday’s papers: Israelis protest like an Egyptian
Egypt’s flagship paper Al-Ahram has been brave enough to highlight the recent Israeli political turmoil, in which hundreds of thousands…
Current climate of xenophobia has deep roots
August 7, 2011
Current climate of xenophobia has deep roots
As military police and Central Security Forces dragged a handful of activists out of Tahrir Square on 1 August, during…
Procedural issues in Mubarak trial make for a bumpy path to justice
August 7, 2011
Procedural issues in Mubarak trial make for a bumpy path to justice
The trial of deposed President Hosni Mubarak and his associates has raised a bundle of procedural issues, with judges, lawyers…