Egypt
MB unveils electoral program under the banner ‘Islam is the solution’
November 4, 2010
MB unveils electoral program under the banner ‘Islam is the solution’
The Muslim Brotherhood (MB) opposition movement on Thursday announced its electoral program under its traditional motto, "Islam is the solution"--despite…
Suicide cases on the rise throughout Egypt
November 4, 2010
Suicide cases on the rise throughout Egypt
A school janitor committed suicide on Thursday after employers at a school in Sharabiya, north of Cairo, recently fired him…
Policeman shot by smugglers along Israeli border
November 4, 2010
Policeman shot by smugglers along Israeli border
Egyptian security sources on Thursday said a policeman was wounded in a confrontation with men attempting to smuggle African migrants…
Saudis close Red Sea port until end of Hajj
November 4, 2010
Saudis close Red Sea port until end of Hajj
Saudi authorities have decided to close the port of Duba to maritime traffic effective Sunday, 7 November lasting until Eid…
Egyptian minister violates smoking ban in medical complex
November 4, 2010
Egyptian minister violates smoking ban in medical complex
The Egyptian Minister of Justice was caught violating a no-smoking law inside a clinic in Alexandria during the inauguration of…
Pope Shenouda: Al-Qaeda warnings are a blessing in disguise
November 4, 2010
Pope Shenouda: Al-Qaeda warnings are a blessing in disguise
Head of the Egyptian Coptic Church Pope Shenouda III, during his weekly sermon on Wednesday, said recent Al-Qaeda threats directed…
Transportation Ministry trying to obtain US$ 1.5 billion loan to construct a fourth metro line
November 4, 2010
Transportation Ministry trying to obtain US$ 1.5 billion loan to construct a fourth metro line
The Ministry of Transportation is considering taking out a Japanese government loan to finance construction of a fourth metro line…
Egypt’s intel chief in Israel to discuss stalled peace talks
November 4, 2010
Egypt’s intel chief in Israel to discuss stalled peace talks
Jerusalem--Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu was on Thursday to meet Egyptian intelligence chief Omar Suleiman in Tel Aviv for talks expected to…
Abbas says Iran obstacle to Middle East reconciliation
November 4, 2010
Abbas says Iran obstacle to Middle East reconciliation
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday attacked Iran for disrupting the settlement process and playing a negative role in Palestinian…