Egypt
South Korea offers help to build Egypt’s nuclear plants
January 20, 2011
South Korea offers help to build Egypt’s nuclear plants
South Korea seeks to help Egypt build its nuclear plants in a move to further enhance economic cooperation between the…
Egypt’s middle class won’t follow Tunisian example, experts say
January 20, 2011
Egypt’s middle class won’t follow Tunisian example, experts say
As analysts remain immersed in comparing Egypt and Tunisia, examining the likelihood of a similar uprising at home, they point…
Trial for Coptic solidarity demonstrators adjourned until February
January 20, 2011
Trial for Coptic solidarity demonstrators adjourned until February
The Rod al-Farag Misdemeanor Court adjourned the trial of eight leftist activists until 24 February, a judicial source said. The…
Israel ties with South Sudan don’t threaten Egypt, says diplomat
January 20, 2011
Israel ties with South Sudan don’t threaten Egypt, says diplomat
Relations between Israel and South Sudan do not threaten Egypt’s national security, said Mo’ayed al-Dele’ei, the Egyptian consul in Juba.Egyptian…
Security sources: None of Ben Ali’s relatives entered Egypt
January 20, 2011
Security sources: None of Ben Ali’s relatives entered Egypt
Security sources at Cairo International Airport said neither the family of Tunisia’s ousted president Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali, nor the…
Thursday’s papers: Desperation grips citizens as Arab leaders meet
January 20, 2011
Thursday’s papers: Desperation grips citizens as Arab leaders meet
The opening of the Arab Economic summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, with the imposing cloud of the Tunisian situation hanging above,…
Islamism and refugees could endanger Egypt security in wake of Sudan secession
January 20, 2011
Islamism and refugees could endanger Egypt security in wake of Sudan secession
Amid heavy speculation that the South Sudan referendum, which concluded on Saturday, will split the country into two separate states,…
Parliament speaker: Self-immolation result of psychological problems
January 19, 2011
Parliament speaker: Self-immolation result of psychological problems
Parliament speaker Fathi Sorour attributed the recent suicide attempts before the parliament building to psychological disturbances. “We should not politicize…
Man who set himself ablaze not psychologically disturbed, says brother
January 19, 2011
Man who set himself ablaze not psychologically disturbed, says brother
The brother of Ahmed Hashem al-Sayed Ramadan, who set himself on fire on Tuesday, denied he was psychologically disturbed as…