Egypt
Constitution completed within month, Constituent Assembly head says
October 30, 2012
Constitution completed within month, Constituent Assembly head says
At a meeting Tuesday between Constituent Assembly head Hossam al-Gheriany and former US President Jimmy Carter, assembly members assured Carter…
Sinai official: Requirements for Central Sinai governorate not met
October 30, 2012
Sinai official: Requirements for Central Sinai governorate not met
Gaber al-Araby, secretary general of the North Sinai Governorate, said that the requirements to create another governorate in central Sinai…
Family of student slain in Suez challenges ruling
October 30, 2012
Family of student slain in Suez challenges ruling
The family of Ahmed Hussein Eid, a student who was slain in Suez in July, on Tuesday requested that the…
Erian files claim against TV presenter who accused him of libel
October 30, 2012
Erian files claim against TV presenter who accused him of libel
The Cairo public prosecution started investigating Tuesday a claim filed by Freedom and Justice Party vice head Essam al-Erian against…
Stores, restaurants to close early beginning Thursday, minister says
October 30, 2012
Stores, restaurants to close early beginning Thursday, minister says
Local Development Minister Ahmed Zaki Abdeen told Al-Masry Al-Youm on Tuesday that a government order to close stores by 10…
Morsy meets with interior minister over sexual harassment
October 30, 2012
Morsy meets with interior minister over sexual harassment
President Mohamed Morsy met with Interior Minister Ahmed Gamal Eddin on Tuesday to discuss security and ways to address widespread…
Rafah residents find ‘explosive belt’ in city square
October 30, 2012
Rafah residents find ‘explosive belt’ in city square
Rafah residents on Tuesday found an “explosive belt” in a square in the city and reported it to local security.
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Report: Poor security response to Eid harassment
October 30, 2012
Report: Poor security response to Eid harassment
A report by anti-harassment activists has rated security forces’ cooperation in following up on sexual harassment complaints at 5…
Ruling against former MP, presidential secretary on indecency expected Wednesday
October 30, 2012
Ruling against former MP, presidential secretary on indecency expected Wednesday
A Qalyubiya court is expected to rule Wednesday in public indecency cases against former Salafi MP Ali Wanees and a…
Case requesting Mubarak release on health grounds postponed
October 30, 2012
Case requesting Mubarak release on health grounds postponed
The Supreme Administrative Court on Tuesday postponed review of a case calling for the release of former President Hosni Mubarak…