Egypt
Revolutionary forces call for protest in solidarity with GUC students
March 15, 2012
Revolutionary forces call for protest in solidarity with GUC students
A number of revolutionary forces in Egypt called for a protest in a statement Thursday, to be held Friday outside…
Three hundred forty-four Egyptian, Sudanese passengers rescued near Aswan
March 15, 2012
Three hundred forty-four Egyptian, Sudanese passengers rescued near Aswan
Egyptian rescue teams in Aswan Governorate rescued on Thursday 344 Egyptian and Sudanese passengers who were on board the Sak…
Thursday’s papers: ‘Lazoghly officer’ affair and a suicidal candidate
March 15, 2012
Thursday’s papers: ‘Lazoghly officer’ affair and a suicidal candidate
While state-owned papers keep their focus on the ongoing “presidential election shenanigans” — according to Al-Akhbar’s front page — independent…
Work to resume at MOPCO after ensuring environmental safety
March 15, 2012
Work to resume at MOPCO after ensuring environmental safety
Work at Damietta’s MOPCO plant will resume soon after ensuring environmental safety and offering guarantees to Senaneya villagers that there…
Ultras protest to demand quick trial for Port Said violence perpetrators
March 15, 2012
Ultras protest to demand quick trial for Port Said violence perpetrators
Hundreds of Ahly football club’s Ultras Ahlawy, Zamalek’s White Nights and a number of supporters of their cause responded on…
Suez security forces apprehend man accused of murder, rape
March 15, 2012
Suez security forces apprehend man accused of murder, rape
Security forces in Suez’s Arbaeen district on Thursday arrested Hammo al-Sawy, who authorities have accused of murder, illegal drug distribution,…
Brotherhood not prejudiced against Abouel Fotouh, says spokesperson
March 15, 2012
Brotherhood not prejudiced against Abouel Fotouh, says spokesperson
The Muslim Brotherhood has "no prejudice" against one of its former leaders and current presidential hopeful Abdel Moneim Abouel Fotouh,…
Egypt in talks with Libya over extradition of Qadhafi-era officials
March 15, 2012
Egypt in talks with Libya over extradition of Qadhafi-era officials
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry is in talks with Libyan authorities to extradite officials from the former regime of Muammar Qadhafi…
Nine policemen, 3 Masry officials among 75 charged for Port Said violence
March 15, 2012
Nine policemen, 3 Masry officials among 75 charged for Port Said violence
The public prosecution has referred 75 suspects to criminal court for their alleged involvement in the violence that took place…
FJP vows to investigate alleged nepotism incident
March 15, 2012
FJP vows to investigate alleged nepotism incident
The Freedom and Justice Party will investigate allegations that the son of an FJP parliamentary leader was appointed to government…