Egypt
Constituent Assembly spokesperson warns of impasse over debate processes
November 13, 2012
Constituent Assembly spokesperson warns of impasse over debate processes
Wahid Abdel Meguid, the spokesperson for the Constituent Assembly, warned against gridlock in drafting Egypt's new constitution and said secular…
Italian newspapers: Sawiris eying Brazil’s GVT in Telecom Italia bid
November 13, 2012
Italian newspapers: Sawiris eying Brazil’s GVT in Telecom Italia bid
MILAN — Egyptian tycoon Naguib Sawiris has offered to buy a stake in Telecom Italia with a view to helping…
Judicial sources: Prosecutors investigate complaints against Tantawi, Anan
November 12, 2012
Judicial sources: Prosecutors investigate complaints against Tantawi, Anan
Civilian prosecutors plan to speak to those who have filed complaints against former military council head Hussein Tantawi and his…
Pope approves constitutional article on Sharia
November 12, 2012
Pope approves constitutional article on Sharia
The Coptic Church’s newly elected pope, Bishop Tawadros II, has approved Article 2 of the draft constitution on the role…
Interior Ministry: We take threats to destroy Pyramids and Sphinx seriously
November 12, 2012
Interior Ministry: We take threats to destroy Pyramids and Sphinx seriously
An Interior Ministry source told London-based Asharq al-Awsat newspaper on Monday that the state is taking a Salafi sheikh’s calls…
Initial losses from Fayoum train accident LE9 million
November 12, 2012
Initial losses from Fayoum train accident LE9 million
Mostafa Qinawy, president of the Egyptian National Railways Authority, has said the initial losses from the Fayoum train accident were…
Morsy forming advisory council for Egyptian expats
November 12, 2012
Morsy forming advisory council for Egyptian expats
Ayman Ali, presidential adviser for Egyptian expatriates’ affairs, said Monday that President Mohamed Morsy is forming an advisory council for…
Abbas to meet Morsy Tuesday
November 12, 2012
Abbas to meet Morsy Tuesday
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas plans to meet with President Mohamed Morsy in Cairo on Tuesday as part of a tour…
Sinai security forces attacked for second time in 24 hours
November 12, 2012
Sinai security forces attacked for second time in 24 hours
Militants fired on a Central Security Forces camp in Arish, North Sinai Monday morning, fleeing into the desert when security…