Egypt
Amr Moussa against civilian council for transitional period
June 7, 2011
Amr Moussa against civilian council for transitional period
Outgoing Arab League secretary general and likely presidential candidate Amr Moussa said on Monday that he rejects the idea of…
Foreign minister calls for a solution to Sudan’s Abyei crisis
June 7, 2011
Foreign minister calls for a solution to Sudan’s Abyei crisis
Foreign Minister Nabil al-Araby on Tuesday called for a solution to the violent dispute over the Abyei region, located on…
Hamas fears Egypt may backtrack on Rafah opening
June 7, 2011
Hamas fears Egypt may backtrack on Rafah opening
Senior Hamas leader Mahmoud al-Zahar has said the Palestinian faction fears that Egypt might be in the process of reversing…
Higher Education Ministry violently disperses student protest
June 7, 2011
Higher Education Ministry violently disperses student protest
Clashes erupted between protesting students and Ministry of Higher Education security forces on Tuesday in downtown Cairo. Ministry employees attacked…
No price adjustments for gas exports to Jordan before 2016, says minister
June 7, 2011
No price adjustments for gas exports to Jordan before 2016, says minister
The natural gas exportation deal signed between Egypt and Jordan in 2004 prevents the modification of prices before the year…
Interior minister blames prosecution of police for security problems
June 7, 2011
Interior minister blames prosecution of police for security problems
The decision to prosecute security workers who defended police stations and public establishments during the revolution is one reason for…
Sharaf: Economic indicators improving
June 7, 2011
Sharaf: Economic indicators improving
Egypt's economic indicators have improved compared to the previous period, Egyptian Prime Minister Essam Sharaf said on Tuesday. Sharaf said…
Minister: Egypt-Jordan gas dispute will not need international arbitration
June 7, 2011
Minister: Egypt-Jordan gas dispute will not need international arbitration
Disagreements over the price for Egyptian natural gas exports to Jordan will not require international arbitration, according to Egyptian Minister…
Italy deports 79 Egyptians for illegal residency
June 7, 2011
Italy deports 79 Egyptians for illegal residency
Italian authorities have deported 79 Egyptians from Italy due to illegal residency, an Egyptian foreign affairs official said Tuesday. Ambassador…