Egypt
US Congressman calls on Egypt to release ‘spy’
June 23, 2011
US Congressman calls on Egypt to release ‘spy’
JERUSALEM--US Congressman Gary Ackerman called on Egyptian authorities Wednesday to release a constituent and former intern whom Egypt accuses of…
Egypt’s military: Some Islamists manipulated by Western politicians
June 23, 2011
Egypt’s military: Some Islamists manipulated by Western politicians
Egypt’s ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) warned Thursday against Western links with some Islamist groups to create…
Sinai’s tribesmen tasked with protecting gas pipeline
June 23, 2011
Sinai’s tribesmen tasked with protecting gas pipeline
Major General al-Sayyed Abdel Wahab Mabrouk, South Sinai governor, on Thursday said tribesmen will be in charge of securing pumping…
Pope wishes Moussa good luck in presidential campaign
June 23, 2011
Pope wishes Moussa good luck in presidential campaign
The head of Egypt's Coptic Orthodox Church, Pope Shenouda III, wished former Arab League Secretary Amr Moussa luck with his presidential…
Egypt appoints new atomic energy chief
June 23, 2011
Egypt appoints new atomic energy chief
Prime Minster Essam Sharaf appointed Mohamed Ezzat Abdel Azim, former deputy chairman for research projects, to succeed Mohamed Taha al-Qolaly…
Confusion surrounds rumors of govt resignations
June 23, 2011
Confusion surrounds rumors of govt resignations
Unconfirmed reports have circulated about the resignation of interim Prime Minister Essam Sharaf's senior adviser, Ali al-Ghateet, amid news about…
Egypt’s farmers ready for independent organizing
June 23, 2011
Egypt’s farmers ready for independent organizing
For the first time in Egypt's history, the last four months have seen tens of thousands of peasants and farmers…
Rights group demands release of activist convicted for breaking curfew
June 23, 2011
Rights group demands release of activist convicted for breaking curfew
The ruling military council should release an activist who was convicted for breaking curfew while participating in a February protest,…
Pope Shenouda: Prayer for head of state ‘necessary matter’
June 23, 2011
Pope Shenouda: Prayer for head of state ‘necessary matter’
The prayer for the head of state should be recited as usual because the prayer is not for someone in…
Egypt sentences Israeli spies to 25 years imprisonment
June 23, 2011
Egypt sentences Israeli spies to 25 years imprisonment
An Egyptian court on Thursday sentenced members of an Israeli spy ring to 25 years in prison. The spy ring…