Egypt
United Nations: More than 40,000 Syrians in Egypt
October 7, 2012
United Nations: More than 40,000 Syrians in Egypt
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugee estimated on Sunday that more than 40,000 Syrians have fled to Egypt. UNHCR…
Maggie Gobran, ‘Mother Teresa’ of Cairo’s slums, could win Nobel peace prize
October 7, 2012
Maggie Gobran, ‘Mother Teresa’ of Cairo’s slums, could win Nobel peace prize
This year's Nobel Prize season kicks off on Monday with rumors suggesting the peace prize could go to Egypt's Maggie…
Egyptian satellite channels charged with broadcasting misleading commercials
October 7, 2012
Egyptian satellite channels charged with broadcasting misleading commercials
The Egyptian Consumer Protection Agency referred ten satellite channels and ten telemarketing companies to the public prosecutor on Sunday, on…
Brotherhood launches awareness campaign on proposed constitution
October 7, 2012
Brotherhood launches awareness campaign on proposed constitution
The Muslim Brotherhood and its Freedom and Justice Party are launching an awareness campaign on Tuesday to familiarize citizens with…
Airport authorities foil attempt to smuggle artifacts
October 7, 2012
Airport authorities foil attempt to smuggle artifacts
The Antiquities Ministry said that Cairo Airport authorities thwarted an attempt to smuggle four artifacts dating back to the Islamic…
Women’s council head: Sexual harassment huge problem facing women
October 7, 2012
Women’s council head: Sexual harassment huge problem facing women
Mervat al-Talawy, head of the National Council for Women, said that sexual harassment is one the most common problems facing…
Students charged with disparaging religion released on bail
October 7, 2012
Students charged with disparaging religion released on bail
A court in Sharqiya ordered the release of two students who were detained for four days on charges of blasphemy…
Cabinet to lower prices on housing projects to encourage Egyptians expat purchases
October 7, 2012
Cabinet to lower prices on housing projects to encourage Egyptians expat purchases
Housing and Urban Communities Minister Tareq Wafiq has said that the Cabinet agreed to lower prices and offer payment facilities…
Military reinforcements sent to Rafah to protect Copts, says military source
October 7, 2012
Military reinforcements sent to Rafah to protect Copts, says military source
Nine Coptic families in Rafah asked troops that are stationed in the city to increase their numbers to protect their…
Mubarak sons’ trial on financial crimes adjourned until Tuesday
October 7, 2012
Mubarak sons’ trial on financial crimes adjourned until Tuesday
Giza Criminal Court adjourned the trial of Alaa and Gamal Mubarak and seven other businessmen until Tuesday, so the court…