Egypt
Egypt’s military rulers approve establishment of ‘science city’
May 31, 2011
Egypt’s military rulers approve establishment of ‘science city’
The head of Egypt's ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) approved in principle the establishment of a "science…
Mubarak to remain in Sharm el-Sheikh
May 31, 2011
Mubarak to remain in Sharm el-Sheikh
For the time being, former President Hosni Mubarak will remain at the hospital where he is being detained in Sharm…
Israel nervous, but major change in Egypt relations unlikely
May 31, 2011
Israel nervous, but major change in Egypt relations unlikely
Before Egyptian President Anwar Sadat signed the 1979 peace treaty with Israel, bringing the Sinai Peninsula back into Egypt’s possession,…
5 killed, 13 injured in two Hurghada accidents
May 31, 2011
5 killed, 13 injured in two Hurghada accidents
Five people were killed and another 13 were injured in two accidents in the Red Sea resort city of Hurghada,…
Minister: EU earmarks 200 million euros for Egypt aid
May 31, 2011
Minister: EU earmarks 200 million euros for Egypt aid
The European Union has allocated 200 million euros in aid for Egypt to target youth employment, according to Minister of…
Egypt’s FM holds talks with Emirati counterpart
May 31, 2011
Egypt’s FM holds talks with Emirati counterpart
Egyptian Foreign Minister Nabil al-Araby on Tuesday met with Emirati Foreign Minister Anwar Qarqash at Dubai International Airport as Araby…
Nazif detained for 15 days pending profiteering investigations
May 31, 2011
Nazif detained for 15 days pending profiteering investigations
The imprisonment of former Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif was extended by 15 days pending profiteering investigations. Safwat Torrah, head of…
TV employees relieved about resignation of union president
May 31, 2011
TV employees relieved about resignation of union president
Employees and media professionals at the Egyptian Radio and Television Union (ERTU) expressed relief at Prime Minister Essam Sharaf’s decision…
Military official admits protesters had ‘virginity checks,’ says CNN
May 31, 2011
Military official admits protesters had ‘virginity checks,’ says CNN
A prominent Egyptian general admitted that female protesters arrested during protests in Tahrir Square in March were forced to undergo…
Egyptian diplomat: Rafah opening not excuse for less Israeli responsibility
May 31, 2011
Egyptian diplomat: Rafah opening not excuse for less Israeli responsibility
Egypt's decision to open the Rafah border crossing does not absolve Israel of its obligations to the Gaza Strip, Egypt's…