Egypt
Prominent journalist investigated over charges of insulting military
June 13, 2011
Prominent journalist investigated over charges of insulting military
Egyptian authorities on Monday began investigating renowned journalist Mohamed Hassanein Heikal, who is accused of insulting the military.
Brotherhood: We will not run for presidency for Egypt’s sake
June 13, 2011
Brotherhood: We will not run for presidency for Egypt’s sake
The Muslim Brotherhood does not intend to nominate a candidate for the upcoming presidential elections out of fear for Egypt,…
Pope Shenouda III returns to Egypt after medical checkup
June 13, 2011
Pope Shenouda III returns to Egypt after medical checkup
Pope Shenouda III arrived in Alexandria on Monday following a three-week therapeutic trip to the US. His plane, which left…
Alleged spy in Egypt emmigrated to Israel from US
June 13, 2011
Alleged spy in Egypt emmigrated to Israel from US
Jerusalem - An alleged Israeli spy arrested in Egypt is an American immigrant to Israel who once wrote that he…
Tourists to reach 10 million by end of the year, says tourism minister
June 13, 2011
Tourists to reach 10 million by end of the year, says tourism minister
Tourism Minister Mounir Fakhri Abdel Nour on Sunday said he expects the number of foreign tourists visiting Egypt to reach…
Dollar stable against Egyptian pound, exchange officials say
June 13, 2011
Dollar stable against Egyptian pound, exchange officials say
US dollar prices remained stable against the Egyptian pound over the past few days despite preparation by foodstuff importers for…
Liberal, socialist parties seek unified front to offset Islamists
June 13, 2011
Liberal, socialist parties seek unified front to offset Islamists
Several liberal and socialist parties are seeking to form a united front to counter religious groups and create a unified…
ElBaradei backs constitution before elections in TV interview
June 13, 2011
ElBaradei backs constitution before elections in TV interview
As the divide over when a new constitution should be drafted widens, potential presidential candidate Mohamed ElBaradei reiterated his support for…
Monday’s papers: Israeli officer arrested, Islamic alliance proposed, police reconciliation sought
June 13, 2011
Monday’s papers: Israeli officer arrested, Islamic alliance proposed, police reconciliation sought
Sunday’s arrest of an Israeli intelligence officer occupies center stage in Monday’s papers. As always, the difference in coverage between…
Electricity workers say they won’t cut services during protests
June 13, 2011
Electricity workers say they won’t cut services during protests
Workers at electric power stations on Sunday continued protests to demand fairer pay and the dismissal of electricity authority leaders,…