Egypt
Russian tourism declined by 20% following shark attacks
December 9, 2010
Russian tourism declined by 20% following shark attacks
Recent shark attacks in resort city of Sharm al-Sheikh have deeply affected Egypt’s tourism sector, according to Nadezhda Nazina, Russian…
Egypt: Russian tourists injured by shark attacks will receive US$50,000
December 9, 2010
Egypt: Russian tourists injured by shark attacks will receive US$50,000
Moscow--Egyptian tourism ministry adviser, Helmy Bedeir, on Wednesday said Egyptian authorities will financially compensate the Russian tourists injured last week…
Pope Shenouda vows to defend Copts killed in recent clashes with security
December 9, 2010
Pope Shenouda vows to defend Copts killed in recent clashes with security
Head of the Egyptian Coptic Church, Pope Shenouda III, said on Wednesday the Coptic community will not abandon those killed…
NCW head: Sexual harassment bill tripped up by male MPs
December 8, 2010
NCW head: Sexual harassment bill tripped up by male MPs
Farkhonda Hassan, secretary-general of Egypt's
Burundi’s ruling party congratulates NDP on election victory
December 8, 2010
Burundi’s ruling party congratulates NDP on election victory
Jeremy Kumana, Secretary General of Burundi’s ruling party, congratulated Safwat al-Sharif, Secretary General of Egypt’s ruling National Democratic Party (NDP).…
Ethiopian press: Egypt using Burundi Muslims to drum up support on Nile
December 8, 2010
Ethiopian press: Egypt using Burundi Muslims to drum up support on Nile
Egypt is bribing officials of the East African country of Burundi in an effort to gain support on the Nile…
American expert employed in search for cause of shark attacks
December 8, 2010
American expert employed in search for cause of shark attacks
The employment of an American expert specialized in shark attacks will contribute nothing to the Egyptian scientific team’s reports, said…
Prime Minister fails to recognize celebrated Ghanaian footballer
December 8, 2010
Prime Minister fails to recognize celebrated Ghanaian footballer
“Have I seen you somewhere before?” Egyptian Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif asked Ghanaian footballer Abedi Pele, who is currently accompanying…
DA orders autopsy for Alex man who died during arrest
December 8, 2010
DA orders autopsy for Alex man who died during arrest
Alexandria District Attorney Yasser Refaay has ordered an autopsy to be conducted on the body of a young man who…
Coptic Church accepts Al-Ahram front page apology
December 8, 2010
Coptic Church accepts Al-Ahram front page apology
Coptic Bishop Sergius said the Church was satisfied with Al-Ahram Editor in Chief Osama Saraya’s apology, published by the daily…