Egypt
Egyptian activists to protest killing of Myanmar Muslims
August 2, 2012
Egyptian activists to protest killing of Myanmar Muslims
Jama’a al-Islamiya’s Construction and Development Party is issuing a call to protest outside the Myanmar Embassy in Zamalek Friday to…
Mubarak sons face criminal charges over Shafiq land deal
August 2, 2012
Mubarak sons face criminal charges over Shafiq land deal
The judge leading investigations into Alaa and Gamal Mubarak's alleged illegal land purchase ordered the two sons of the former…
Egyptian border guards shoot 3 migrants in Sinai
August 2, 2012
Egyptian border guards shoot 3 migrants in Sinai
Egyptian border guards shot three Eritreans who were attempting to cross into Israel on Thursday, according to state-run news agency…
Copts protest Dahshur clashes in front of presidential palace
August 2, 2012
Copts protest Dahshur clashes in front of presidential palace
Dozens of Coptic activists and Coptic residents of Dahshur village demonstrated in front of the presidential palace in Cairo Wednesday,…
Nour Party boycotts new government
August 1, 2012
Nour Party boycotts new government
The Salafi-oriented Nour Party said it had rejected an appointment in President Mohamed Morsy's new government. A party leader, who…
Prosecutor appeals Mubarak trial verdicts
August 1, 2012
Prosecutor appeals Mubarak trial verdicts
Egypt's public prosecutor appealed on Wednesday against the outcome of the trial of Hosni Mubarak and several of his senior…
Israeli official says Morsy letter to Peres is real
August 1, 2012
Israeli official says Morsy letter to Peres is real
An aide to Israeli President Simon Peres said on Wednesday a disputed letter from Egypt's President Mohamed Morsy was sent…
Morsy to appoint adviser for Egyptian expats
August 1, 2012
Morsy to appoint adviser for Egyptian expats
President Mohamed Morsy said Wednesday that he is considering appointing an adviser to represent Egyptian expatriates. He said during his…
90 million cell phone subscriptions in Egypt, ministry says
August 1, 2012
90 million cell phone subscriptions in Egypt, ministry says
There are currently over 90 million cell phone subscribers in Egypt, while only 8.6 million people use landlines, according to…