Egypt
Egypt to assess Ethiopia’s proposed Nile dam
April 22, 2011
Egypt to assess Ethiopia’s proposed Nile dam
Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Hussein al-Atfy, in press statements on Thursday, reiterated Egypt will turn a new page in…
AG investigating former petroleum minister over Israel gas deal
April 22, 2011
AG investigating former petroleum minister over Israel gas deal
The attorney general ordered Thursday the detention of former Petroleum Minister Sameh Fahmi and seven senior former energy sector employees…
Qena protesters call for PM’s resignation as cabinet confirms governor’s appointment
April 22, 2011
Qena protesters call for PM’s resignation as cabinet confirms governor’s appointment
Qena residents who are protesting the appointment of a Coptic governor with ties to the former regime escalated their demands…
Cairo University students clash with security personnel
April 21, 2011
Cairo University students clash with security personnel
Student protests continued on Thursday in a number of universities as students called for the resignation of university heads and…
Ceramics tycoon accused of plotting ‘Battle of the Camel’
April 21, 2011
Ceramics tycoon accused of plotting ‘Battle of the Camel’
Prosecutors have charged ceramics tycoon Mohamed Abul Enein of plotting and inciting the 2 February assault on demonstrators in Tahrir…
Ghonim joins Time 100 list
April 21, 2011
Ghonim joins Time 100 list
New York -- Previously unknown newsmakers from Egypt and Japan joined pop stars and politicians on Time magazine's list of…
Alaa Mubarak made LE30 million fortune in a week
April 21, 2011
Alaa Mubarak made LE30 million fortune in a week
Investigations by the Illicit Gains Authority (IGA) into the wealth of deposed President Hosni Mubarak and his family have revealed…
Former officials sentenced to jail in Van Gogh painting case
April 21, 2011
Former officials sentenced to jail in Van Gogh painting case
An Egyptian court on Thursday sentenced five former government officials to jail in connection with the theft of the Vincent…
NDP down and out, but threat of revival remains
April 21, 2011
NDP down and out, but threat of revival remains
The National Democratic Party (NDP) is seen as the center for much of the political corruption, profiteering, nepotism, and negligence…
Govt considers changing name of Mubarak metro station
April 21, 2011
Govt considers changing name of Mubarak metro station
The Transport Ministry is in the process of changing the name of the Mubarak metro station following a new ruling…