Egypt
Social solidarity minister: Diesel fuel crisis to be resolved soon
May 16, 2011
Social solidarity minister: Diesel fuel crisis to be resolved soon
The diesel fuel crisis in Egypt will be resolved in the next few days, said Social Solidarity and Justice Minister…
Islamist presidential candidate declares conversion permissible
May 16, 2011
Islamist presidential candidate declares conversion permissible
Abdel Moneim Abouel Fotouh, an Islamist presidential candidate and reformist member of the Muslim Brotherhood, dropped a bombshell Sunday by…
Ex-parliamentary speaker released in one case, re-imprisoned for another
May 16, 2011
Ex-parliamentary speaker released in one case, re-imprisoned for another
An Egyptian judicial authority on Monday ordered the release of former parliamentary speaker Fathi Sorour on a bail of LE100,000…
Revolutionary youth urge Copts to end protest
May 16, 2011
Revolutionary youth urge Copts to end protest
Several 25 January revolution youth groups called on Coptic protesters at the Egyptian state television building to "suspend their protest…
Military court orders execution of 4 people for rape
May 16, 2011
Military court orders execution of 4 people for rape
A military court ordered on Monday the execution of four people convicted of kidnapping and raping a girl. The court…
Suzanne Mubarak heart surgery postponed
May 16, 2011
Suzanne Mubarak heart surgery postponed
Heart surgery scheduled for former Egyptian first lady Suzanne Mubarak on Sunday has been postponed due to health problems. Marine…
186 protesters arrested following clashes outside Israeli Embassy
May 16, 2011
186 protesters arrested following clashes outside Israeli Embassy
The military on Sunday arrested 186 people who attempted to break into the Israeli Embassy in Giza following rallies to…
Dozens of Copts continue protests despite Pope’s call to stop
May 16, 2011
Dozens of Copts continue protests despite Pope’s call to stop
Dozens of Copts on Monday continued protesting in front of the Egyptian State TV building, despite calls to stop after…
US delegation to help Egypt counter antiquities theft
May 16, 2011
US delegation to help Egypt counter antiquities theft
A US delegation is expected to arrive in Egypt Monday to help Egyptian authorities create a plan to counter organized…
Egypt allocates US$300mn to import diesel fuel
May 16, 2011
Egypt allocates US$300mn to import diesel fuel
Egypt's Ministry of Finance on Sunday approved the allocation of US$300 million for the Petroleum Public Authority (PPA) to finance…