Egypt
Egypt tightens security at ports amid parcel bomb fears
November 4, 2010
Egypt tightens security at ports amid parcel bomb fears
Custom authorities at Egyptian ports of arrival have tightened inspections on incoming parcels in light of recent bomb scares throughout…
Naomi Campbell to wed at Luxor Temple
November 4, 2010
Naomi Campbell to wed at Luxor Temple
Celebrity English model Naomi Campbell will wed at the 3400-year-old Luxor Temple on 7 December, a tourist authority source said.The…
Al-Qaeda threats instill fear in Egyptian Christians
November 4, 2010
Al-Qaeda threats instill fear in Egyptian Christians
Following the siege of a Catholic church in central Baghdad on Sunday, Al-Qaeda off-shoot militants issued a direct warning to…
NAC convenes with ambassador to Canada to press expat vote
November 4, 2010
NAC convenes with ambassador to Canada to press expat vote
A National Association for Change (NAC) delegation on Thursday met with Egyptian ambassador to Canada, Ahmed Abul Majd, to encourage…
Sacked editor Eissa and supporters launch ‘The Real Al-Dostour’ online
November 3, 2010
Sacked editor Eissa and supporters launch ‘The Real Al-Dostour’ online
On Monday, members of independent daily Al-Dostour’s staff who had opposed the newspaper’s recent sale and the firing of its…
Egypt plans new villages to calm Sinai, says governor
November 3, 2010
Egypt plans new villages to calm Sinai, says governor
Egypt expects to finish building 17 villages in North Sinai near new industrial projects by year-end, aiming to integrate tribesmen…
Egypt exchange maintains upward trend amid investor confidence
November 3, 2010
Egypt exchange maintains upward trend amid investor confidence
Egypt's EGX 30 stock market index has continued its gradual climb, rising 0.7 percent to settle at 6701.18 points by…
Al-Hayat TV channel warned against criticizing judicial council
November 3, 2010
Al-Hayat TV channel warned against criticizing judicial council
The Media Public Free Zone, which is affiliated with the General Authority for Investment, sent a strongly worded letter to…
Egypt intel chief, Netanyahu discuss peace process, Israel’s border wall
November 3, 2010
Egypt intel chief, Netanyahu discuss peace process, Israel’s border wall
Egyptian Intelligence Chief Omar Suleiman on Thursday will fly to Israel to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with…
Parliamentary candidacy applications submitted amid tight security
November 3, 2010
Parliamentary candidacy applications submitted amid tight security
The period for submitting candidacy applications for this month's parliamentary elections began on Wednesday amid stepped-up security measures in governorates…