Egypt
IMF reiterates commitment to supporting Egypt
January 8, 2013
IMF reiterates commitment to supporting Egypt
The International Monetary Fund has reiterated its support for Egypt in face of increasing economic challenges. Masood Ahmed, Director of…
Armed Forces attempting to rescue sailors after boat sinks
January 8, 2013
Armed Forces attempting to rescue sailors after boat sinks
The Armed Forces are trying to rescue a boat that sank Monday off of Ras al-Hekma Bay, east of Marsa…
Abu Ismail blames opposition alliance for violence
January 8, 2013
Abu Ismail blames opposition alliance for violence
Former presidential candidate Hazem Salah Abu Ismail said Monday that violence in Egypt appeared with the formation of the National…
Hamas to resume talks with Egypt over Gaza free trade zone
January 8, 2013
Hamas to resume talks with Egypt over Gaza free trade zone
Hamas Spokesperson Sami Abu Zahri has said that the Palestinian militant group will continue its efforts to convince the Egyptian…
National Salvation Front to run two separate lists in elections
January 7, 2013
National Salvation Front to run two separate lists in elections
The National Salvation Front intends to contest seats for the House of Representatives with two separate electoral lists, to be…
Ministry announces governor reshuffle; Islamists to gain eight posts
January 7, 2013
Ministry announces governor reshuffle; Islamists to gain eight posts
Eight new governors are to be appointed in Greater Cairo, Qena, Sharqiya, Monufiya, Aswan and the New Valley, said sources…
National Salvation Front parties bicker ahead of parliamentary elections
January 7, 2013
National Salvation Front parties bicker ahead of parliamentary elections
Disputes between the different member parties in the National Salvation Front have intensified as the party prepares its campaign for…
Islamist forces absent from Sayed Bilal vigil
January 7, 2013
Islamist forces absent from Sayed Bilal vigil
Islamist forces did not attend Monday evening's vigil commemorating the death of Sayed Bilal, a victim of police torture. Bilal,…
Qatari prime minister arrives in Cairo to discuss economic relations
January 7, 2013
Qatari prime minister arrives in Cairo to discuss economic relations
Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim arrived in Cairo late on Monday for a two-day visit. Jassim is to…
Prosecutors postpone strike, but urge Abdallah to make good on resignation
January 7, 2013
Prosecutors postpone strike, but urge Abdallah to make good on resignation
The nation's prosecutors have decided to postpone their general strike until their general assembly meets on 14 January, and until…