Egypt
6 killed, others wounded in Monufiya fight over gas cylinders
July 23, 2012
6 killed, others wounded in Monufiya fight over gas cylinders
Bloody clashes in a village in Monufiya Governorate left six people dead and several wounded on Sunday following a…
Searching for water: Residents of Giza district protest unstable supply
July 23, 2012
Searching for water: Residents of Giza district protest unstable supply
The baby word “imbou,” said to have been Arabicized from the language of ancient Egypt, is used by kids who…
457 prisoners tried in military courts released after Morsy pardon
July 23, 2012
457 prisoners tried in military courts released after Morsy pardon
Hundreds of prisoners were released Monday as part of President Mohamed Morsy’s pardon for civilians who had been tried before…
Public prosecutor orders ceramics workers to release products
July 23, 2012
Public prosecutor orders ceramics workers to release products
Public Prosecutor Abdel Meguid Mahmoud has ordered striking workers at Ceramica Cleopatra’s stores in Ain Sokhna and 10th of Ramadan…
Investment company CEO denies rumors of prime minister nomination
July 23, 2012
Investment company CEO denies rumors of prime minister nomination
Mohamed El-Erian, the head of an investment management company, denied rumors that he would be nominated for prime minister, the…
Dozens of pilgrims stranded at Cairo airport over ticket mishap
July 23, 2012
Dozens of pilgrims stranded at Cairo airport over ticket mishap
Dozens of Umra pilgrims have been stranded at Cairo International Airport as of Monday because flight tickets were unavailable. The…
Monday’s papers: The army, the people and the revolutions
July 23, 2012
Monday’s papers: The army, the people and the revolutions
Today is 23 July, the anniversary of the 1952 revolution when a ragtag group of “Free Officers” overthrew the monarchy. Like…
Syrian state TV: 2 Egyptians killed in Syria
July 23, 2012
Syrian state TV: 2 Egyptians killed in Syria
Two Egyptians were shot dead in Syria by police forces Monday, Syrian state TV said. The station quoted police sources as…
Gasco: No plans for repairing blown-up pipeline
July 23, 2012
Gasco: No plans for repairing blown-up pipeline
Officials at the Egyptian natural gas company Gasco have no plans to repair the gas pipeline to Israel after it…
Doctors decry hospital insecurity as Morsy orders military police to assist
July 23, 2012
Doctors decry hospital insecurity as Morsy orders military police to assist
The Doctors Syndicate is looking forward to extra security after President Mohamed Morsy last week ordered military police to secure…