Egypt
Spokesperson denounces websites for disputing military capabilities
October 30, 2012
Spokesperson denounces websites for disputing military capabilities
The Egyptian army spokesperson has denounced social networking pages which, he said, have questioned the capabilities of the military and…
Tuesday’s papers: Papal elections at crossroads
October 30, 2012
Tuesday’s papers: Papal elections at crossroads
“A historical day in the church for electing the pope’s successor,” reads the top headline of Tuesday’s state-run Al-Akhbar. The…
Cairo security tells movie star to avoid downtown cinemas
October 30, 2012
Cairo security tells movie star to avoid downtown cinemas
Film producer Ahmed al-Sobky, acting on the advice of Cairo security authorities, is preventing actor Mohamed Ramadan from going to…
Court rules Centamin’s Sukari mine contract invalid
October 30, 2012
Court rules Centamin’s Sukari mine contract invalid
Centamin's contract to exploit the Sukari gold mine in Egypt is invalid, an Egyptian administrative court ruled on Tuesday,…
Makhyoun: Constituent Assembly members will reach consensus
October 30, 2012
Makhyoun: Constituent Assembly members will reach consensus
Leaders of political parties with representatives in the Constituent Assembly will convene on Tuesday to discuss achieving consensus between…
Friday demonstration may be postponed, planners say
October 29, 2012
Friday demonstration may be postponed, planners say
Pro-Sharia demonstrations planned for Friday 2 November may be postponed following announcements by several Islamist parties, including the Muslim…
Security: Nasr City terrorist cell planned Interior Ministry bombing, assassinations
October 29, 2012
Security: Nasr City terrorist cell planned Interior Ministry bombing, assassinations
Investigations into the recently arrested members of a Nasr City terrorist cell suggest that the suspects were targeting state…
Security officials: 727 cases of sexual harassment reported over Eid
October 29, 2012
Security officials: 727 cases of sexual harassment reported over Eid
This week's Eid al-Adha holidays saw 727 cases of verbal and sexual harassment reported across Egypt, typically taking place in…
Natural gas companies seeking growth, expanding service
October 29, 2012
Natural gas companies seeking growth, expanding service
Companies under the Holding Company for Natural Gas EGAS are trying to boost their growth rate to 6 percent by…
Lawyer files suit demanding proof of Morsy’s mental health
October 29, 2012
Lawyer files suit demanding proof of Morsy’s mental health
The State Council’s Administrative Court is scheduled to hear a lawsuit on Tuesday demanding verification of President Mohamed Morsy’s…