Egypt
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…
US science envoy: Rote learning hinders Arab ambitions
December 19, 2010
US science envoy: Rote learning hinders Arab ambitions
The US science and technology envoy to the Middle East and North Africa, Farouk al-Baz, while attending a conference in…
Service provisions indicate South Sudan is ready for separation, southerners say
December 19, 2010
Service provisions indicate South Sudan is ready for separation, southerners say
Juba--Residents in the South Sudan capital Juba say vast improvements have been made in the region since the Comprehensive Peace…
Swine and bird flu infections claim three lives in Daqahlia
December 19, 2010
Swine and bird flu infections claim three lives in Daqahlia
Egyptian officials on Saturday announced the death of three Daqahlia Governorate residents by swine and bird flu infection. A Ministry…
SPLM: Al-Bashir’s oil-for-unity offer too “late”
December 19, 2010
SPLM: Al-Bashir’s oil-for-unity offer too “late”
The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), the southern rebel militia turned political party, has dismissed a recent offer by Sudanese…