Egypt
Fearing nuclear effects, Egypt bans Japan medicine imports
June 1, 2011
Fearing nuclear effects, Egypt bans Japan medicine imports
Egypt's Ministry of Health on Wednesday decided to toughen precautionary measures concerning medicine and chemical imports from Japan and neighboring…
Health Ministry announces new Avian flu death
June 1, 2011
Health Ministry announces new Avian flu death
A recent avian flu fatality brought the total number of cases to 28 this year, announced Amr Qandil, head of…
Brotherhood members in Beheira angry at exclusion from new political party
June 1, 2011
Brotherhood members in Beheira angry at exclusion from new political party
Sources from within the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) in Beheira Governorate, in the Nile Delta, claim that several leading MB members…
Mubarak, sons to stand criminal trial 3 August
June 1, 2011
Mubarak, sons to stand criminal trial 3 August
The Cairo Court of Appeals on Wednesday set 3 August as the date for the trial of former President Hosni…
Rockslide scares residents in low-income area
June 1, 2011
Rockslide scares residents in low-income area
A large rock sliding from its place caused Egyptian authorities on Wednesday to evacuate residents of Herafeein, a squatter settlement…
Egypt announces release of 14 citizens detained in Libya
June 1, 2011
Egypt announces release of 14 citizens detained in Libya
Libyan authorities on Monday released 14 Egyptians detained in the country since the Libyan uprising began in February, Egypt's Foreign…
Wednesday’s papers: Mubarak to remain in Sharm, military council plans meetings with youth
June 1, 2011
Wednesday’s papers: Mubarak to remain in Sharm, military council plans meetings with youth
Egyptian papers on Wednesday focus on a move that could result in public discontent - the Public Prosecution’s decision that…
Judge accuses justice minister of intimidation
June 1, 2011
Judge accuses justice minister of intimidation
Hassan al-Naggar, head of the Judges Club in Zagazig, accused Egypt's justice minister of "intimidating" judges who criticize the ruling…
Israeli defense official in Cairo for talks on Middle East peace
June 1, 2011
Israeli defense official in Cairo for talks on Middle East peace
An Israeli defense official arrived in Cairo Wednesday for a visit with Egyptian officials that is expected to last a…