Egypt
FM blames Hamas for Palestinian deadlock
February 3, 2010
FM blames Hamas for Palestinian deadlock
Hamas' last-minute refusal to sign a reconciliation agreement with rival Palestinian faction Fatah is a calculated move, according to Assistant…
Eyeing Iran, Egypt corners Hamas
February 3, 2010
Eyeing Iran, Egypt corners Hamas
While Hamas may be offering a more conciliatory tone these days, Egypt has shown no sign of softening its position…
A view from Haiti
February 3, 2010
A view from Haiti
“It’s devastation that I’ve never seen anywhere before in my life,” said Natasha Scripture, spokesperson for the World Food Program…
Today’s papers: Sinai development, more football celebrations
February 3, 2010
Today’s papers: Sinai development, more football celebrations
Al-Akhbar led with news of Sinai development plans, focusing on proposals to improve Arish's port and railway tracks, construct a…
Minister: 18 million mines left in Egypt
February 2, 2010
Minister: 18 million mines left in Egypt
"World War II is still claiming the lives of Egyptians," said International Cooperation Minister Fayza Abul Naga in parliament Tuesday,…
Protests erupt against poor medical coverage
February 2, 2010
Protests erupt against poor medical coverage
Alexandria -- Scores of medical insurance subscribers plan to stage protests in front of the Alexandria First Instance Court Wednesday…
Court to hear Lebanese celebrity murder appeals
February 2, 2010
Court to hear Lebanese celebrity murder appeals
The Court of Cassation is slated to hear appeals Thursday filed by notorious businessman Hisham Talaat Mustafa and former police…