Egypt
Contractor holding 15 bombs arrested in Giza
May 14, 2011
Contractor holding 15 bombs arrested in Giza
Police arrested a man holding a handbag containing 15 improvised bombs in Giza on Friday . "Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect's…
US delegation to help Egypt government stop antiquity theft
May 14, 2011
US delegation to help Egypt government stop antiquity theft
A delegation of individuals representing US associations and foundations interested in safeguarding Egypt’s antiquities from theft will visit Cairo from…
Egypt PM: African development promotes Egypt’s security
May 14, 2011
Egypt PM: African development promotes Egypt’s security
Prime Minister Essam Sharaf stressed that his current tour in Africa, which includes a visit to Uganda and Ethiopia, represents…
Sinai access blocked to halt Gaza march
May 13, 2011
Sinai access blocked to halt Gaza march
Egyptian authorities on Friday blocked access to the Sinai peninsula, where it stepped up security, to prevent a march from…
Egypt’s tribes fall back on traditional conflict resolution methods
May 13, 2011
Egypt’s tribes fall back on traditional conflict resolution methods
Inside Abdel Rahim al-Qenawy mosque in the Upper Egyptian governorate of Qena, members of the Taramsa and Homaydat tribes sit…
Egypt’s ex-First Lady jailed for 15 days
May 13, 2011
Egypt’s ex-First Lady jailed for 15 days
Egypt’s Assistant Justice Minster for Illicit Gains Affairs Assem al-Gohary ordered on Friday the detention of ousted President Hosni Mubarak’s…
Less national unity, more Palestine in Tahrir Square
May 13, 2011
Less national unity, more Palestine in Tahrir Square
While secular Egyptian movements had intended to mobilize millions of Egyptians on Friday in order to support national unity and…
US soldiers returning to central Illinois from duty in Egypt
May 13, 2011
US soldiers returning to central Illinois from duty in Egypt
Milan--The US Illinois Army National Guard says 440 soldiers who are part of a field artillery unit will return home…
Israel: Egypt turmoil helping arms smuggling to Gaza
May 13, 2011
Israel: Egypt turmoil helping arms smuggling to Gaza
Jerusalem--Smugglers of arms into the Gaza Strip are operating almost freely after a change of leadership in Egypt, Israel's Shin…
Amnesty International report slams Mubarak govt abuses
May 13, 2011
Amnesty International report slams Mubarak govt abuses
The uprisings against authoritarian regimes across the Middle East and North Africa are a reason for hope, "sending a signal…