Egypt
Washington seeks framework for peace, not ‘final accord,’ US envoy says
December 15, 2010
Washington seeks framework for peace, not ‘final accord,’ US envoy says
US Special Envoy for Middle East Peace George Mitchell on Wednesday said the US is pressing Palestinians and Israelis to…
Egypt did not receive compensation for Qatar World Cup support, EFA head says
December 15, 2010
Egypt did not receive compensation for Qatar World Cup support, EFA head says
The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) on Wednesday rejected media reports suggesting it received compensation for supporting Qatar in the 2022…
Foreign Ministry: Egypt supports Palestinian rejection of peace talks
December 15, 2010
Foreign Ministry: Egypt supports Palestinian rejection of peace talks
Egypt on Wednesday reiterated its support for the Palestinian rejection of peace talks in light of Israel's refusal to freeze…
Egypt set to develop slums areas throughout the country
December 15, 2010
Egypt set to develop slums areas throughout the country
The Egyptian government on Wednesday will examine plans to develop spontaneously constructed residential districts throughout the country.These squalid areas house…
Mubarak meets with US envoy to discuss US-brokered peace efforts
December 15, 2010
Mubarak meets with US envoy to discuss US-brokered peace efforts
President Hosni Mubarak and US Envoy to the Middle East, George Mitchell, on Wednesday convened in Cairo to discuss US…
South Sinai governor orders increased measures at Sharm al-Sheikh beaches
December 15, 2010
South Sinai governor orders increased measures at Sharm al-Sheikh beaches
South Sinai Governor Abdel Fadeel Shousha has ordered hotels in the resort town of Sharm al-Sheikh to establish watch towers…
Abbas returns to Cairo to hash out peace process steps with Mubarak
December 15, 2010
Abbas returns to Cairo to hash out peace process steps with Mubarak
President Hosni Mubarak on Wednesday met with Palestinian counterpart Mahmoud Abbas to discuss the resumption of peace efforts in light…
Egypt accuses third parties of spreading rumors on detention of Eritrean migrants
December 15, 2010
Egypt accuses third parties of spreading rumors on detention of Eritrean migrants
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hossam Zaki on Tuesday accused unidentified "dubious organizations" of spreading rumors on the detention of Eritreans in…
Wednesday’s papers: Parliamentary and ministerial unrest, the ongoing truckers’ strike, and gas exports to Israel
December 15, 2010
Wednesday’s papers: Parliamentary and ministerial unrest, the ongoing truckers’ strike, and gas exports to Israel
Speculations of a ministerial reshuffle are causing unease in the newly installed parliament, according to Wednesday's coverage by Egyptian daily…
Alexandria factory collapse death toll rises to 26
December 15, 2010
Alexandria factory collapse death toll rises to 26
Twenty-six people are now confirmed dead after a garment factory in Alexandria collapsed four days ago. Civil defense teams on…