Egypt
Shura Council to keep editors-in-chief of state-run newspapers for time being
March 12, 2012
Shura Council to keep editors-in-chief of state-run newspapers for time being
The Shura Council’s general committee, scheduled to meet Monday, is expected to keep the current editors-in-chief of state-owned newspapers in…
3.9 earthquake hits Hurghada, no victims
March 12, 2012
3.9 earthquake hits Hurghada, no victims
An earthquake measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale hit Hurghada at 4:31 am, seismic stations at the National Research Institute…
Foreign Ministry seeks release of 12 Egyptians detained in Syria
March 12, 2012
Foreign Ministry seeks release of 12 Egyptians detained in Syria
Twelve Egyptians have been arrested and detained by Syrian security for allegedly entering the country illegally, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry…
Meet your presidential candidate: Mansour Hassan, the resuscitated
March 12, 2012
Meet your presidential candidate: Mansour Hassan, the resuscitated
For almost three decades, Mansour Hassan, a former stalwart of Anwar Sadat’s regime, remained aloof from the political arena. But today,…
Deputy speaker says Parliament to work on PM removal
March 12, 2012
Deputy speaker says Parliament to work on PM removal
Parliament members were not prejudiced against the government during a Parliament questioning Sunday, People’s Assembly Deputy Speaker Ashraf Thabet has…
Egypt ambassador in UAE says not involved in talks after Brotherhood criticism
March 12, 2012
Egypt ambassador in UAE says not involved in talks after Brotherhood criticism
Egyptian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Tamer Mansour has denied reports that the Emirati Foreign Ministry contacted embassy officials…
‘Virginity test’ doctor acquittal reveals military judiciary shortcomings
March 11, 2012
‘Virginity test’ doctor acquittal reveals military judiciary shortcomings
Disappointed but not surprised, lawyers and supporters of Samira Ibrahim blamed a verdict issued Sunday acquitting the military doctor that…
Government won’t resign, says official
March 11, 2012
Government won’t resign, says official
A senior official has said that the government of Prime Minister Kamal al-Ganzouri would not tender its resignation because of…
News agency launched to cover Christians of the Middle East
March 11, 2012
News agency launched to cover Christians of the Middle East
The Middle East Christian News Agency (MCN) was launched on Sunday in Arabic and English to be the first agency…
Campaigning ban impossible to apply, say experts
March 11, 2012
Campaigning ban impossible to apply, say experts
Experts have agreed that it is practically impossible to apply the decision of the Presidential Elections Commission prohibiting campaigning before…