Egypt
Coptic Church rejects US congressional hearing on Alex bombing
January 22, 2011
Coptic Church rejects US congressional hearing on Alex bombing
A congressional hearing held by the US Commission on International Religious Freedom to discuss the New Year’s Eve Alexandria church bombing was…
Al Jazeera TV makes waves with Tunisia coverage
January 21, 2011
Al Jazeera TV makes waves with Tunisia coverage
When street protests ousted the Tunisian president, 26-year-old Egyptian Sabah first heard about it in a call from a friend…
Somali pirates hijack Syrian cargo ship carrying 3 Egyptians
January 21, 2011
Somali pirates hijack Syrian cargo ship carrying 3 Egyptians
Somali pirates seized a Syrian cargo ship flying the flag of Togo Thursday night. The ship, Khalid Mohie Eddin, was…
US diplomat denied entry to Egypt
January 21, 2011
US diplomat denied entry to Egypt
A US diplomat was denied entry to Egypt at Cairo Airport on Friday as he had not obtained an Egyptian…
Tunisian FM says government will allow Islamist party
January 21, 2011
Tunisian FM says government will allow Islamist party
Tunisian Foreign Minister Kamal Morjane said that the government does not mind establishing an Islamic party in Tunisia under a…
Egypt destroys six smuggling tunnels to Gaza
January 21, 2011
Egypt destroys six smuggling tunnels to Gaza
El-Arish--Egyptian security forces have destroyed six tunnels to the Gaza Strip since the beginning of the year, officials said Friday.The…
Police arrest 3 activists planning protest
January 21, 2011
Police arrest 3 activists planning protest
An Egyptian rights organization said police arrested three activists from the April 6 opposition movement as they were distributing pamphlets…
Egyptian steals wife’s kidney to sell on black market
January 21, 2011
Egyptian steals wife’s kidney to sell on black market
An Egyptian doorman in Cairo had stolen his wife's kidney to sell it on the black market, security sources said…
Al-Azhar confirms: No talks with Vatican
January 21, 2011
Al-Azhar confirms: No talks with Vatican
Al-Azhar University spokesman Ambassador Mohammad Rifaa al-Tahtawi, confirmed earlier reports that the university suspended talks with the Vatican for an…
Egyptian FM calls on Arab nations to support Lebanon
January 21, 2011
Egyptian FM calls on Arab nations to support Lebanon
Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ahmed Aboul Gheit said Lebanon needs Arab support to overcome its governmental crisis, pointing out…