Egypt
People gather at AUC to watch decade’s first solar eclipse
January 4, 2011
People gather at AUC to watch decade’s first solar eclipse
The American University in Cairo (AUC) hosted some 250 people--including university and high school students, local residents and college professors--to…
Italian nuns pay visit to Alexandria church blast victims
January 4, 2011
Italian nuns pay visit to Alexandria church blast victims
A delegation of Italian nuns from Vatican City on Monday visited victims of the New Year's Eve bombing outside the…
Rights groups blame Interior Minister for activists’ arrests
January 4, 2011
Rights groups blame Interior Minister for activists’ arrests
Egyptian rights groups on Tuesday submitted a report to the general prosecutor demanding the release of eight activists arrested during…
24th victim of H1N1 in Daqahliya
January 4, 2011
24th victim of H1N1 in Daqahliya
The Ministry of Health announced today the 24th death from the H1N1 virus, also known as swine flu, in Daqahliya.…
Alexandria Coptic churches to limit Christmas celebrations
January 4, 2011
Alexandria Coptic churches to limit Christmas celebrations
The Coptic Orthodox cathedral in Alexandria apologized on Tuesday for not receiving any delegations offering Christmas felicitations. Media spokesperson for…
Rights organizations urge govt to acknowledge sectarian problem
January 4, 2011
Rights organizations urge govt to acknowledge sectarian problem
Twelve Egyptian rights organizations on Tuesday urged the government to address sectarian issues without discrimination on the basis of religion.…
France, Canada probe Coptic church threats
January 4, 2011
France, Canada probe Coptic church threats
Paris--French police are investigating threats made against Coptic churches in France in the wake of a deadly attack on one…
Govt releases remaining Copts detained in Omraniya case
January 4, 2011
Govt releases remaining Copts detained in Omraniya case
Attorney General Abdel Meguid Mahmoud today decided to release the remaining 23 Copts who were held following clashes that erupted…
Egyptian men reject male contraceptive pills
January 4, 2011
Egyptian men reject male contraceptive pills
Egyptian men interviewed by Al-Masry Al-Youm said they categorically reject the use of male contraceptives after some pharmaceutical research institutes…
Victims of Alex church bombing reach 23
January 4, 2011
Victims of Alex church bombing reach 23
The number of victims of the Alexandria church bombing reached 23 on Tuesday. Church sources said Sabry Fawzy Wissa, one…