Egypt
PM: Donors say they want IMF accord first
Business
February 8, 2012
PM: Donors say they want IMF accord first
International donors have made any financial support they provide to Egypt contingent on Cairo first reaching agreement on a financing…
Policeman’s lawyer alleges fabricated evidence in protester killings
Egypt
February 8, 2012
Policeman’s lawyer alleges fabricated evidence in protester killings
The defense lawyer of Mohamed Ibrahim Abdel Moneim, a policeman charged with killing of protesters during the January revolution, accused…
The European Union reiterates call for power transfer
Egypt
February 8, 2012
The European Union reiterates call for power transfer
The European Union (EU) on Wednesday reiterated calls for an end to military rule and the speedy transition of power…
Egypt holds firm in NGO funding dispute
Egypt
February 8, 2012
Egypt holds firm in NGO funding dispute
Egypt said on Wednesday it will not be swayed by aid to change course in a probe of foreign-funded pro-democracy…
Anniversary of Mubarak’s ouster is opportunity to support Syria, says Amnesty
Egypt
February 8, 2012
Anniversary of Mubarak’s ouster is opportunity to support Syria, says Amnesty
Rights watchdog Amnesty International has said that it plans to stage mass rallies in 15 countries on 11 February, the…
Government drags feet on fuel subsidy reform
Business
February 8, 2012
Government drags feet on fuel subsidy reform
For years, Egypt’s government has discussed the need to reform fuel subsidies that mainly benefit energy-intensive industries and the wealthy,…
Foreign reserves fall, add to pressure on pound
Business
February 7, 2012
Foreign reserves fall, add to pressure on pound
The drain on Egypt's foreign reserves showed little sign of abating in January, adding to pressure on the government to…
Egypt rules out negative impact on Suez Canal from Israeli railway project
Business
February 7, 2012
Egypt rules out negative impact on Suez Canal from Israeli railway project
Abdel Tawab Haggag, economic advisor to the Suez Canal Authority, on Tuesday ruled out any negative effects on the canal…
Brotherhood rejects calls for civil disobedience on 11 February
Egypt
February 7, 2012
Brotherhood rejects calls for civil disobedience on 11 February
The Muslim Brotherhood will boycott plans for civil disobedience on 11 February, the group said on Tuesday. It urged all…
Third Field Army returns to positions in Suez after clashes
Egypt
February 7, 2012
Third Field Army returns to positions in Suez after clashes
Third Field Army troops returned to the positions where they were stationed in Suez Tuesday morning. They had pulled out…