Egypt
Morsy: Remarks about Jews were ‘misquoted’
January 16, 2013
Morsy: Remarks about Jews were ‘misquoted’
President Mohamed Morsy said statements he made in 2010 about the Israeli aggression against Palestinians in Gaza were “misquoted,” and…
Mubarak to return LE20 million to Public Funds Prosecution
January 16, 2013
Mubarak to return LE20 million to Public Funds Prosecution
The Public Funds Prosecution agreed Wednesday that ousted President Hosni Mubarak should return about LE20 million he had received from…
Report: Egypt has average of 550 train wrecks per year
January 16, 2013
Report: Egypt has average of 550 train wrecks per year
In the wake of the deadly Badrashin train crash Monday, which left 19 people dead and 117 injured, a Transportation…
Commission announces regulations for NGO elections monitoring
January 16, 2013
Commission announces regulations for NGO elections monitoring
The High Judicial Elections Commission announced regulations for civil society organizations monitoring the upcoming parliamentary elections. The regulations include a…
Alleged Shater bodyguard referred to criminal court over weapons possession
January 16, 2013
Alleged Shater bodyguard referred to criminal court over weapons possession
The Public Prosecution referred Khalil Osama al-Aqid, the alleged personal bodyguard of the Muslim Brotherhood Deputy Supreme Guide Khairat al-Shater,…
US Senator McCain calls for dialogue during Egypt visit
January 16, 2013
US Senator McCain calls for dialogue during Egypt visit
Republican Senator John McCain and a US delegation are encouraging the Egyptian opposition to engage in dialogue with President Mohamed…
World Bank: Egypt’s GDP, non-oil cash flows could grow significantly
January 16, 2013
World Bank: Egypt’s GDP, non-oil cash flows could grow significantly
The World Bank has predicted that Egypt's GDP will grow at a rate of 3.8 percent in the fiscal year…
Wednesday’s papers: The blame game
January 16, 2013
Wednesday’s papers: The blame game
The local press Wednesday attempts to determine culpability for the devastating train wreck that killed 19 police conscripts and injured…
Central Security recruit recounts deadly train wreck
January 16, 2013
Central Security recruit recounts deadly train wreck
A 12-car train carrying hundreds of Central Security Forces conscripts left Upper Egypt for Cairo on Monday afternoon. Before midnight,…