Egypt
Wafd chief accuses Al-Masry Al-Youm of slander, libel
March 18, 2010
Wafd chief accuses Al-Masry Al-Youm of slander, libel
The South Cairo Prosecution began investigating a complaint submitted by Wafd Party President Mahmoud Abaza, in which the latter accused…
Alleged terror cell denies weapons ownership
March 18, 2010
Alleged terror cell denies weapons ownership
The 25 alleged terrorists arrested in what has since become known as the case of the "Mansoura cell" denied ownership…
Parliament fails to resolve Amonsito workers crisis
March 18, 2010
Parliament fails to resolve Amonsito workers crisis
Parliament's Manpower Committee on Thursday discussed the ongoing problem of Amonsito textile company workers that have been staging mass sit-ins…
Preachers told to pray for Mubarak’s health
March 18, 2010
Preachers told to pray for Mubarak’s health
The Ministry of Religious Endowments has issued instructions to Egyptian preachers to pray for President Hosni Mubarak's good health in…
Govt begins talks with consultancy on future nuke station
March 18, 2010
Govt begins talks with consultancy on future nuke station
The government-run Nuclear Station Authority (NSA) began talks on Wednesday with international consultancy WorleyParsons to follow up on discussions about…
15 MBs released, 36 arrested
March 18, 2010
15 MBs released, 36 arrested
Security services arrested 20 members of the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) opposition group in Sharqiya on Thursday morning, charging them with…
Salemco workers clash with employer, again
March 18, 2010
Salemco workers clash with employer, again
Thursday witnessed fresh clashes between employees of the Salemco spinning and weaving company and factory owner Mohamed Abdel Halim. The…