Egypt
Egypt approves of Ethiopia’s Renaissance Dam in principle
May 15, 2011
Egypt approves of Ethiopia’s Renaissance Dam in principle
Egypt has in principle approved the Renaissance Dam that Ethiopia intends to build on its borders with Sudan this year,…
Dozens injured as diesel shortage sparks violence
May 15, 2011
Dozens injured as diesel shortage sparks violence
At least 27 people have been injured in clashes sparked by the shortage of diesel fuel in most governorates. In…
Illicit Gains Authority awaits Suzanne Mubarak’s title deeds
May 15, 2011
Illicit Gains Authority awaits Suzanne Mubarak’s title deeds
The Illicit Gains Authority (IGA) is waiting for the title deeds that Suzanne Mubarak, wife of deposed President Hosni Mubarak,…
Fifty-two suspects in Maspero attack referred to prosecution
May 15, 2011
Fifty-two suspects in Maspero attack referred to prosecution
Security forces have referred 52 suspects to the public prosecution office on charges of attacking Coptic demonstrators before the Egyptian…
PM to re-open 16 churches as Copts continue their sit-in
May 15, 2011
PM to re-open 16 churches as Copts continue their sit-in
National Justice Committee (NJC) member Amir Ramzy said that Egyptian Prime Minister Essam Sharaf has decided to re-open 16 churches…
Arab League elects Nabil al-Araby as new secretary general
May 15, 2011
Arab League elects Nabil al-Araby as new secretary general
The Arab League has elected Egyptian Foreign Minister Nabil al-Araby as the body's new secretary general, replacing Amr Moussa in…
Egypt’s revolt poses a test for AUC
May 15, 2011
Egypt’s revolt poses a test for AUC
Any university likes to brag about prominent alumni. But when they end up taking opposite sides of a revolution on…
Diesel fuel crisis due to harvest season, says oil minister
May 15, 2011
Diesel fuel crisis due to harvest season, says oil minister
The diesel fuel crisis affecting certain Egyptian governorates is being caused by an increase in consumption due to the agricultural…
Egyptian protesters mark Nakba outside Israeli Embassy
May 15, 2011
Egyptian protesters mark Nakba outside Israeli Embassy
Hundreds of pro-Palestine protesters gathered at the Israeli Embassy early on Sunday to mark the occasion of the 63rd anniversary…
Justice Minister: Mubarak still too unwell to be moved
May 15, 2011
Justice Minister: Mubarak still too unwell to be moved
Egyptian Minister of Justice Mohamed Abdel Aziz al-Guidi has confirmed that former President Hosni Mubarak will not be transferred to…