Egypt
Court adjourns trial of Egyptian accused of spying for Israel
January 17, 2011
Court adjourns trial of Egyptian accused of spying for Israel
The trial of a Egyptian businessman charged with spying for Israel was on Monday postponed until 12 February.Tarek Abdel Razeq…
Egyptian Minister: Middle East governments face major economic challenges
January 17, 2011
Egyptian Minister: Middle East governments face major economic challenges
All Middle Eastern governments know they face a major challenge, Minister of Trade and Industry Rachid Mohamed Rachid said on…
Egypt susceptible to Tunisia-style revolt, says former European politician
January 17, 2011
Egypt susceptible to Tunisia-style revolt, says former European politician
Former European Commission President Romano Prodi said Egypt may be vulnerable to an uprising similar to Tunisia after street protests…
11 die in microbus accident
January 17, 2011
11 die in microbus accident
Eleven people died and five were injured on Sunday in an accident on al-Saff road in Atfeeh village, Helwan governorate,…
Pope Shenouda back in Cairo following therapeutic trip
January 17, 2011
Pope Shenouda back in Cairo following therapeutic trip
Pope Shenouda III returned to Cairo on Monday morning after an eight-day therapeutic trip to the US.The pope decided to…
Egyptian border guards shoot dead Eritrean woman trying to enter Israel
January 17, 2011
Egyptian border guards shoot dead Eritrean woman trying to enter Israel
Egyptian security officials say border police have killed an Eritrean woman trying to sneak across the border into Israel.Officials say…
Egyptian who attempted self-immolation angry at security treatment
January 17, 2011
Egyptian who attempted self-immolation angry at security treatment
Abdu Gaafar, the man who set him self alight in front of Egypt's parliament building on Monday morning, said he…
ElBaradei calls for peaceful power transfer in Egypt to avoid Tunisian scenario
January 17, 2011
ElBaradei calls for peaceful power transfer in Egypt to avoid Tunisian scenario
The Egyptian regime should allow a peaceful transition of power to avoid a repetition of the Tunisian scenario in Egypt,…
Egyptian sets himself on fire before parliament
January 17, 2011
Egyptian sets himself on fire before parliament
An Egyptian citizen set himself on fire Monday at 9 AM in front of the People’s Assembly while shouting chants…