Egypt
In media first, Al-Beit Beituk sat channel to merge with Sawiris’ OTV
January 11, 2011
In media first, Al-Beit Beituk sat channel to merge with Sawiris’ OTV
In an unprecedented move in the world of Egyptian media, Naguib Sawiris, owner of the OTV satellite television channel, has…
Forensics authorities complete DNA profiling of Alex church bomb victims
January 11, 2011
Forensics authorities complete DNA profiling of Alex church bomb victims
Egypt's Forensic Examinations Authority has completed DNA profiling of the victims of the New Year's Eve church bombing in Alexandria,…
Police capture gunman who killed Coptic Christian on train in Upper Egypt
January 11, 2011
Police capture gunman who killed Coptic Christian on train in Upper Egypt
Authorities have captured the man responsible for killing one Egyptian Christian and injuring five others on a northbound train in…
Carter to Mubarak: South Sudan secession no threat to Egypt
January 11, 2011
Carter to Mubarak: South Sudan secession no threat to Egypt
Juba--Former US President Jimmy Carter said on Tuesday that Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak had asked him on more than one…
One Egyptian Christian shot dead, five injured on train, sources say
January 11, 2011
One Egyptian Christian shot dead, five injured on train, sources say
At least one Egyptian Christian shot dead, and five injured on train in southern Egypt, security and medical sources told…
Investigators: 3 to 5 culprits with foreign support carried out Alex church attack
January 11, 2011
Investigators: 3 to 5 culprits with foreign support carried out Alex church attack
Investigators suspect that the Alexandria church bombing on New Year’s Eve
Obama offers condolences to Mubarak for Alex church attack victims
January 11, 2011
Obama offers condolences to Mubarak for Alex church attack victims
US President Barack Obama on Tuesday sent a letter to Egyptian counterpart Hosni Mubarak to offer condolences for the victims…
Construction of unapproved church dome temporarily halted in Beni Suef
January 11, 2011
Construction of unapproved church dome temporarily halted in Beni Suef
Beni Suef Governor Samir Seif al-Yazal has reportedly asked Coptic Bishop Estifanos of the Al-Fashn Church to abide by government-approved…
Court order halts papal decision to expel priest from Coptic clergy
January 11, 2011
Court order halts papal decision to expel priest from Coptic clergy
Egypt's Administrative Court on Tuesday issued a ruling overturning a recent decision by Coptic Pope Shenouda III to expel a…
Egypt envoy to Vatican recalled to protest Pope’s remarks on Christians
January 11, 2011
Egypt envoy to Vatican recalled to protest Pope’s remarks on Christians
The Egyptian government announced the recall of its ambassador to the Vatican on Tuesday to protest Pope Benedict XVI's recent…