Egypt
Trial postponed for journalist accused of inciting public against new tax
December 19, 2010
Trial postponed for journalist accused of inciting public against new tax
An Egyptian court on Sunday postponed trial proceedings for Wael al-Ibrashy, chief editor of independent weekly Sawt al-Umma, who faces…
Naga Hammadi murder case will see January verdict
December 19, 2010
Naga Hammadi murder case will see January verdict
The Supreme State Security Court will deliver its verdict on 16 January in the Naga Hammadi case which involved the…
Mubarak speech disregards political reform
December 19, 2010
Mubarak speech disregards political reform
At the joint parliamentary session today, President Mubarak's speech focused on economic growth and unemployment reduction, but not the issue…
Mubarak: Technical studies completed at four Egyptian nuclear plants
December 19, 2010
Mubarak: Technical studies completed at four Egyptian nuclear plants
President Hosni Mubarak on Sunday said technical studies have concluded at four Egyptian nuclear stations designed for generating electricity. “We’ll…
Mubarak warns parliament of threats to Egyptian unity
December 19, 2010
Mubarak warns parliament of threats to Egyptian unity
President Hosni Mubarak in a speech marking the inauguration of the new parliament on Sunday accused unnamed groups of attempting…
Sunday’s papers: Internal fissures dog opposition parties while authorities ease sugar import measures
December 19, 2010
Sunday’s papers: Internal fissures dog opposition parties while authorities ease sugar import measures
State-owned Egyptian newspapers lead Sunday's coverage with news of president Hosni Mubarak's speech to a joint parliamentary session.State owned Al-Akhbar…
Egyptian market anticipates custom cuts on EU cars
December 19, 2010
Egyptian market anticipates custom cuts on EU cars
The local automotive market is expecting a 10 percent cut in custom duties on cars imported from Europe starting in…
EgyptAir set to resume Iraqi flights after 20-year embargo
December 19, 2010
EgyptAir set to resume Iraqi flights after 20-year embargo
EgyptAir is set to break a 20-year embargo on Egyptian flights to Iraq within the next few months, company officials…
Egyptian police discover explosive store at Gaza border
December 19, 2010
Egyptian police discover explosive store at Gaza border
Egyptian police discovered on Sunday a store of explosives and weapons near al-Shallaq village, 10km from Gaza. “The secret store…
Authorities postpone trial of Al-Qaeda linked terrorist cell
December 19, 2010
Authorities postpone trial of Al-Qaeda linked terrorist cell
The Egyptian Emergency State Security Court on Sunday postponed the trial of an Al-Qaeda linked terrorist cell to 13 February…