Egypt
Shenouda knows president must be Muslim, says prominent Islamist
June 6, 2011
Shenouda knows president must be Muslim, says prominent Islamist
“Pope Shenouda knows very well that Egypt’s president must be Muslim,” said prominent Islamist and presidential candidate Abdel Moneim Abouel…
Former official confirms recent leak at nuclear reactor
June 6, 2011
Former official confirms recent leak at nuclear reactor
The Anshas nuclear reactor, located on the outskirts of Cairo, has leaked ten cubic meters of radioactive water for the…
Govt declares state of alert to confront E. coli outbreak
June 6, 2011
Govt declares state of alert to confront E. coli outbreak
The maximum state of alert has been declared at Egyptian border crossings and airports to ensure the quality and safety…
Egypt repatriates stolen artifact from Britain
June 6, 2011
Egypt repatriates stolen artifact from Britain
Egypt on Monday announced the repatriation of a stolen artifact that was about to be sold at auction in London…
Government considers replacing Information Ministry
June 6, 2011
Government considers replacing Information Ministry
The Egyptian government is considering the establishment of a radio and television authority to replace the Information Ministry, which has…
Shehata no longer coach of Egypt
June 6, 2011
Shehata no longer coach of Egypt
Hassan Shehata resigned on Monday as Egypt national team coach after all but failing to qualify for the 2012 African…
Military to lift curfew on 15 June
June 6, 2011
Military to lift curfew on 15 June
The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces has announced that the curfew will be lifted on 15 June. An official…
Train derailment in Tanta halts railway movement for 3 hours
June 6, 2011
Train derailment in Tanta halts railway movement for 3 hours
Gharbiya - Railway movement was interrupted in Cairo and the Delta region on Monday when two train carriages derailed in…
Cabinet source denies impending ministerial reshuffle
June 6, 2011
Cabinet source denies impending ministerial reshuffle
An official cabinet source dismissed news that there would be a cabinet reshuffle. The source said any such step would…
Muslim Brotherhood’s party receives official approval
June 6, 2011
Muslim Brotherhood’s party receives official approval
The Political Parties' Affairs Committee on Monday approved the establishment of the Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party. It now…