Egypt
Monday’s papers: The army, the people and the revolutions
July 23, 2012
Monday’s papers: The army, the people and the revolutions
Today is 23 July, the anniversary of the 1952 revolution when a ragtag group of “Free Officers” overthrew the monarchy. Like…
Syrian state TV: 2 Egyptians killed in Syria
July 23, 2012
Syrian state TV: 2 Egyptians killed in Syria
Two Egyptians were shot dead in Syria by police forces Monday, Syrian state TV said. The station quoted police sources as…
Gasco: No plans for repairing blown-up pipeline
July 23, 2012
Gasco: No plans for repairing blown-up pipeline
Officials at the Egyptian natural gas company Gasco have no plans to repair the gas pipeline to Israel after it…
Doctors decry hospital insecurity as Morsy orders military police to assist
July 23, 2012
Doctors decry hospital insecurity as Morsy orders military police to assist
The Doctors Syndicate is looking forward to extra security after President Mohamed Morsy last week ordered military police to secure…
Foreign minister invites Qatari emir to visit Egypt
July 23, 2012
Foreign minister invites Qatari emir to visit Egypt
Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr met with Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani Sunday in Doha, where he invited…
Hamas: Egypt delegation to visit Gaza, West Bank to discuss reconciliation
July 23, 2012
Hamas: Egypt delegation to visit Gaza, West Bank to discuss reconciliation
Egypt intends to send two delegations to the Gaza Strip and the West Bank to discuss Palestinian reconciliation, Hamas political…
From military to civilian rule, historic experiences
July 23, 2012
From military to civilian rule, historic experiences
Since the Free Officers coup ended colonial rule in Egypt 60 years ago, civilian groups — both secular and Islamist…
Morsy questions accomplishments of 1952 revolution
July 23, 2012
Morsy questions accomplishments of 1952 revolution
As Egypt marked the 60th anniversary of the 23 July 1952 revolution Monday, President Mohamed Morsy suggested that the event…
Update: Official denies that new policy grants Palestinians visa-free entry
July 23, 2012
Update: Official denies that new policy grants Palestinians visa-free entry
A senior security official at Cairo International Airport denied that Egypt had allowed Palestinians to enter Egypt without showing visas.…
Mahalla workers suspend strike after demands partially met
July 23, 2012
Mahalla workers suspend strike after demands partially met
Workers at Mahalla Misr Spinning and Weaving Company decided late Sunday to suspend an eight-day strike after the company’s board…