Egypt
MB to submit application for new party on Wednesday
May 17, 2011
MB to submit application for new party on Wednesday
Director General of the Freedom and Justice Party Mohamed Saad al-Katatni has announced that he will submit the necessary documents…
Coptic pope discusses Nile crisis with Ethiopian counterpart
May 17, 2011
Coptic pope discusses Nile crisis with Ethiopian counterpart
The head of Egypt's Coptic Orthodox Church, Pope Shenouda III, received a phone call from Ethiopian Orthodox patriarch Abune Paulos…
Tuesday’s papers: Suzanne gives up her assets, Adly’s detention extended
May 17, 2011
Tuesday’s papers: Suzanne gives up her assets, Adly’s detention extended
Both state-owned and independent papers extensively cover the results of investigations into allegations brought against former senior officials of the…
Military refers 17 Israeli embassy ‘rioters’ to juvenile prosecution
May 17, 2011
Military refers 17 Israeli embassy ‘rioters’ to juvenile prosecution
Military prosecutors on Tuesday released 17 suspects who were arrested during recent protests at the Israeli Embassy, referring them to…
Ruling on separation wall with Gaza expected in June
May 17, 2011
Ruling on separation wall with Gaza expected in June
The Administrative Court has set a date of 21 June on which to issue a ruling on the legality of…
US delegation to help raise funds for Giza’s Grand Museum
May 17, 2011
US delegation to help raise funds for Giza’s Grand Museum
A US delegation on Tuesday said it would help raise funds to complete Egypt’s Grand Museum project in Giza and…
Fatah and Hamas agree on details of forming new govt
May 17, 2011
Fatah and Hamas agree on details of forming new govt
Egypt on Tuesday announced that Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah have reached agreements on all issues discussed during the past…
Is Egypt’s judiciary ready to try corrupt former officials?
May 17, 2011
Is Egypt’s judiciary ready to try corrupt former officials?
Egypt’s former first lady relinquished some LE24 million in assets Monday in an attempt to satisfy the corruption investigation against…
Committee: 90 percent participation in nationwide doctor strike
May 17, 2011
Committee: 90 percent participation in nationwide doctor strike
The committee responsible for organizing a renewed strike for non-emergency doctors, which began today, announced that 90 percent participated in…