Egypt
Court refers lawsuit demanding Islamist parties’ dissolution to state commissioners
January 12, 2013
Court refers lawsuit demanding Islamist parties’ dissolution to state commissioners
The Supreme Administrative Court referred a lawsuit demanding the dissolution of major Islamist parties Saturday to the State Commissioners Authority.…
Petroleum minister takes steps toward legalizing gold excavation in south
January 12, 2013
Petroleum minister takes steps toward legalizing gold excavation in south
Egypt has accelerated its efforts to prevent the illegal excavation of gold in the Eastern Desert, trying to convince local…
New Central Bank governor: Pound slide is nothing to worry about
January 12, 2013
New Central Bank governor: Pound slide is nothing to worry about
New Central Bank Hesham Ramez said that the current rise of the US dollar against the Egyptian pound is normal…
Eight policemen injured in Sinai shootout
January 12, 2013
Eight policemen injured in Sinai shootout
An Egyptian police officer and seven Central Security Forces recruits were injured in an attack by unidentified gunmen Friday, state…
Court orders Islamist preacher’s program suspended for one month
January 12, 2013
Court orders Islamist preacher’s program suspended for one month
A court suspended on Saturday Islamist preacher Abdallah Badr's show on the satellite channel Al-Hafez for two months after a lawsuit…
Russia calls for “transition process,” as Damascus hit by clashes after key rebel gain
January 12, 2013
Russia calls for “transition process,” as Damascus hit by clashes after key rebel gain
Russia called Saturday for the launch of a political transition process in Syria, a day after peace envoy Lakhdar Brahimi…
Justice Ministry preparing 63 new bills, says ministry spokesperson
January 11, 2013
Justice Ministry preparing 63 new bills, says ministry spokesperson
The Justice Ministry is in the midst of preparing 63 new bills, including a bill on corruption, a law…
Ultras protest for Port Said victims
January 11, 2013
Ultras protest for Port Said victims
Dozens of Ultras Ahlawy protested in front of the Helwan metro station on Friday to demand justice for the…
Leave politics out of the mosque, says Salafi Dawah leader
January 11, 2013
Leave politics out of the mosque, says Salafi Dawah leader
Salafi Dawah vice president Saeed Abdel Azim called on sheikhs and preachers to leave politics out of the mosque. "We…
Jama’a al-Islamiya to celebrate constitution, Morsy on revolution’s anniversary
January 11, 2013
Jama’a al-Islamiya to celebrate constitution, Morsy on revolution’s anniversary
Jama’a al-Islamiya and the Construction and Development Party are discussing plans to take to the streets on 25 January…