Egypt
Controversial gas-to-Israel deal back in the spotlight
April 24, 2011
Controversial gas-to-Israel deal back in the spotlight
When the public prosecutor indicted six people on corruption charges for the deal that sells Egyptian gas to Israel, it…
Facebook pollees want metro station renamed ‘Martyrs’
April 24, 2011
Facebook pollees want metro station renamed ‘Martyrs’
A Facebook poll conducted by the Egyptian Transportation Ministry has shown that the majority of respondents agree to changing the…
Foreign Ministry: Gulf security, economic cooperation top of PM’s Gulf tour agenda
April 24, 2011
Foreign Ministry: Gulf security, economic cooperation top of PM’s Gulf tour agenda
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry said Sunday that security and economic cooperation will top Prime Minister Essam Sharaf’s agenda during his…
Egyptian Copts and Muslims mark Easter celebrations
April 24, 2011
Egyptian Copts and Muslims mark Easter celebrations
Egyptian Copts today celebrate Easter Sunday amid heightened security measures. Churches, cinemas and other places of celebration were surrounded by fences.…
Pope Shenouda calls for a secular state
April 24, 2011
Pope Shenouda calls for a secular state
Egyptian Coptic leader Pope Shenouda III called for a secular state in Egypt in light of calls by Islamic groups…
Post-revolutionary ultras still full of fight
April 24, 2011
Post-revolutionary ultras still full of fight
The difference between ultras and casual soccer fans is simple but crucial.
Sunday’s papers: Safwat al-Sherif in prison uniform, authorities may have anticipated uprising
April 24, 2011
Sunday’s papers: Safwat al-Sherif in prison uniform, authorities may have anticipated uprising
The photo of former Shura Council Speaker Safwat al-Sherif wearing a white suit and cap -- the official prisoner uniform…
Iran: Egypt must be courageous to resume relations with Tehran
April 23, 2011
Iran: Egypt must be courageous to resume relations with Tehran
Iran called on Egyptian officials Saturday to muster courage necessary to establish full relations with Tehran and resist opposition by…
Egypt’s prime minister postpones Gulf tour
April 23, 2011
Egypt’s prime minister postpones Gulf tour
“The Gulf tour that Prime Minister Essam Sharaf was scheduled to begin tomorrow has been postponed until Monday due to…