Egypt
Hundreds of students protest demanding release of detained colleagues, faculty members
Egypt
October 12, 2013
Hundreds of students protest demanding release of detained colleagues, faculty members
Hundreds of students affiliated to political movements in the universities of Cairo, Helwan and Ain Shams staged protests on Saturday…
Forensic medicine department says unnotified about deaths in Cairo during clashes
Egypt
October 12, 2013
Forensic medicine department says unnotified about deaths in Cairo during clashes
Despite reports of a student killed during clashes on Friday, the body of the victim has yet to be transferred…
Nour Party says communication with Muslim Brotherhood failed due to insistence on ‘losing issues’
Egypt
October 12, 2013
Nour Party says communication with Muslim Brotherhood failed due to insistence on ‘losing issues’
Despite various initiatives, the Salafi-oriented Nour Party has failed to see eye-to-eye with the Muslim Brotherhood, says Nour Spokesperson Sherif…
IMF official says committed to supporting Egypt during interim period
Business
October 12, 2013
IMF official says committed to supporting Egypt during interim period
Massoud Ahmed, director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)'s Middle East and Central Asia department, said the fund is committed…
Air Force jets perform above Cairo
Egypt
October 12, 2013
Air Force jets perform above Cairo
Egyptians heard the roaring of military jets Saturday morning, as the Air Force performed a show in the areas above…
Tight security measures around Cairo University amidst fear of Brotherhood protests
Egypt
October 9, 2013
Tight security measures around Cairo University amidst fear of Brotherhood protests
High security measures were imposed by central security and military troops at the entrances and exits of roads leading to…
Social Solidarity Ministry officially disbands Muslim Brotherhood NGO
Egypt
October 9, 2013
Social Solidarity Ministry officially disbands Muslim Brotherhood NGO
Social Solidarity Minister Ahmed al-Boraie announced Wednesday the dissolution of the Muslim Brotherhood association, saying that the ministry was operating…
EU’s Ashton says violence shows great deal of polarization, mistrust
Egypt
October 9, 2013
EU’s Ashton says violence shows great deal of polarization, mistrust
The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton has expressed deep concern over…
Interior minister criticizes security forces on Sharm El-Sheikh visit
Egypt
October 9, 2013
Interior minister criticizes security forces on Sharm El-Sheikh visit
Interior Minister Mohamed Ibrahim has criticized security forces during a surprise visit to Sharm El-Sheikh on Wednesday. Ibrahim arrived at Sharm…