Egypt
Military source: US arms deal continuing despite lawmakers’ objections
January 13, 2013
Military source: US arms deal continuing despite lawmakers’ objections
Egypt's negotiations with the US to acquire F-16 aircraft and M1A1 Abrams tanks are proceeding smoothly, a senior Egyptian military…
Update: FJP deputy chief Erian says God wanted retrial to occur under Morsy’s rule
January 13, 2013
Update: FJP deputy chief Erian says God wanted retrial to occur under Morsy’s rule
The Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party deputy chief Essam al-Erian reacted to news of the retrial of former President…
Minister: Egypt will not sign Entebbe agreement in current form
January 13, 2013
Minister: Egypt will not sign Entebbe agreement in current form
Egypt will not sign the Entebbe Framework Agreement until its wording meets the country's approval, Minister of Irrigation and Water…
4 arrested after attack on protesters outside Ettehadiya Palace
January 13, 2013
4 arrested after attack on protesters outside Ettehadiya Palace
Security forces have arrested four suspects accused of attacking protesters demonstrating against President Mohamed Morsy in front of the Ettehadiya…
National Salvation Front: Current government unable to guarantee impartial parliamentary vote
January 12, 2013
National Salvation Front: Current government unable to guarantee impartial parliamentary vote
The National Salvation Front is demanding impartial oversight for the next parliamentary elections, while claiming that the current government is…
Beni Suef teacher interrogated for requesting to write “overthrow the regime” in exam
January 12, 2013
Beni Suef teacher interrogated for requesting to write “overthrow the regime” in exam
The Education Directorate of Beni Suef referred an art teacher for investigation Saturday after creating an exam question which some…
Suspects in Assiut train disaster may be referred to criminal court
January 12, 2013
Suspects in Assiut train disaster may be referred to criminal court
The North Assiut Public Prosecution has referred criminal charges against 15 people in the Manfalut train-bus collision case to Prosecutor…
Armed Forces rejects law allowing conscription evaders to run for Parliament
January 12, 2013
Armed Forces rejects law allowing conscription evaders to run for Parliament
A military source told Al-Masry Al-Youm on Saturday that commanders from the Armed Forces reject a bill that would allow…
Military source: ‘Impossible to find’ sailors from Zamzam
January 12, 2013
Military source: ‘Impossible to find’ sailors from Zamzam
A military source said Saturday that the Navy has failed to find any trace of the sailors who were onboard…
Protesters to secure SCC during dissolution case
January 12, 2013
Protesters to secure SCC during dissolution case
A number of revolutionary forces and parties will demonstrate in front of the Supreme Constitutional Court Tuesday to prevent Islamists…