Egypt
Qaradawi to deliver Friday sermon at Al-Azhar
November 12, 2012
Qaradawi to deliver Friday sermon at Al-Azhar
Prominent Islamic scholar Yusuf al-Qaradawi will deliver the sermon at Al-Azhar Mosque’s Friday prayers this week, Endowments Ministry spokesperson Salama…
Social affairs ministry allocates LE69.5 mn for street children
November 12, 2012
Social affairs ministry allocates LE69.5 mn for street children
The government will allocate LE69.5 million for street children, Insurance and Social Affairs Minister Nagwa Khalil told state news agency…
Deputy justice minister: Judicial draft law ready for approval
November 12, 2012
Deputy justice minister: Judicial draft law ready for approval
The judicial authority draft law is ready for President Mohamed Morsy’s approval, Deputy Justice Minister Zaghloul al-Balshy said Monday. In…
Monday’s papers: All aboard the death train
November 12, 2012
Monday’s papers: All aboard the death train
A train crash in Fayoum that left at least three dead and more than 40 injured Saturday continues to stir…
Islamist lawyers accuse ElBaradei of insulting pro-Sharia protests
November 12, 2012
Islamist lawyers accuse ElBaradei of insulting pro-Sharia protests
Islamists filed 40 complaints to the public prosecutor Sunday against Mohamed ElBaradei, head of the Constitution Party, accusing him of…
EU diplomat pledges increased European investment in Egypt
November 11, 2012
EU diplomat pledges increased European investment in Egypt
European Union foreign ministers will begin three days of meetings with Egyptian officials on Monday, under the chairmanship of…
Illicit Gains Authority asks Interpol to arrest fugitive pro-Mubarak journalist
November 11, 2012
Illicit Gains Authority asks Interpol to arrest fugitive pro-Mubarak journalist
The Illicit Gains Authority on Sunday requested that Interpol arrest a pro-Mubarak journalist who has fled to the…
In TV interview, jihadi calls for destruction of Sphinx and Pyramids
November 11, 2012
In TV interview, jihadi calls for destruction of Sphinx and Pyramids
Jihadi leader Murgan Salem al-Gohary called for the destruction of the Sphinx and the Giza Pyramids in a widely watched…
Egyptian intelligence chief visits Turkey to discuss Syria
November 11, 2012
Egyptian intelligence chief visits Turkey to discuss Syria
The director of Egyptian intelligence, Mohamed Raafat Shehata, has embarked on a two-day visit to Turkey to discuss the latest…
Pentagon official arrives in Cairo to discuss Sinai security
November 11, 2012
Pentagon official arrives in Cairo to discuss Sinai security
The US assistant defense secretary for international security affairs arrived in Cairo Sunday, leading a delegation on a four-day visit…