Egypt
Military court orders execution of 4 people for rape
May 16, 2011
Military court orders execution of 4 people for rape
A military court ordered on Monday the execution of four people convicted of kidnapping and raping a girl. The court…
Suzanne Mubarak heart surgery postponed
May 16, 2011
Suzanne Mubarak heart surgery postponed
Heart surgery scheduled for former Egyptian first lady Suzanne Mubarak on Sunday has been postponed due to health problems. Marine…
186 protesters arrested following clashes outside Israeli Embassy
May 16, 2011
186 protesters arrested following clashes outside Israeli Embassy
The military on Sunday arrested 186 people who attempted to break into the Israeli Embassy in Giza following rallies to…
Dozens of Copts continue protests despite Pope’s call to stop
May 16, 2011
Dozens of Copts continue protests despite Pope’s call to stop
Dozens of Copts on Monday continued protesting in front of the Egyptian State TV building, despite calls to stop after…
US delegation to help Egypt counter antiquities theft
May 16, 2011
US delegation to help Egypt counter antiquities theft
A US delegation is expected to arrive in Egypt Monday to help Egyptian authorities create a plan to counter organized…
Egypt allocates US$300mn to import diesel fuel
May 16, 2011
Egypt allocates US$300mn to import diesel fuel
Egypt's Ministry of Finance on Sunday approved the allocation of US$300 million for the Petroleum Public Authority (PPA) to finance…
Fatah, Hamas meet in Cairo to discuss pact
May 16, 2011
Fatah, Hamas meet in Cairo to discuss pact
Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah will meet Monday in Cairo for discussions about the implementation of a recently-ratified reconciliation agreement,…
Ex-interior minister imprisoned for another 15 days
May 16, 2011
Ex-interior minister imprisoned for another 15 days
Former Interior Minister Habib al-Adly's detention was extended for 15 days pending investigations into charges of profiteering and abuse of…
Egypt’s former ambassador to US potential candidate for foreign minister
May 16, 2011
Egypt’s former ambassador to US potential candidate for foreign minister
Egypt's ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces may select Nabil Fahmy, a former ambassador to the US, as foreign…