Egypt
‘Offensive’ ad not broadcast on Israeli TV, says Foreign Ministry
July 30, 2012
‘Offensive’ ad not broadcast on Israeli TV, says Foreign Ministry
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday said the Israeli television commercial that was considered abusive to President Mohamed Morsy was…
Constituent Assembly proposes to expand president’s powers
July 30, 2012
Constituent Assembly proposes to expand president’s powers
The Constituent Assembly agreed that the president should be given increased powers in the new constitution, including the power to appoint…
Court to rule on replacing Constituent Assembly case judges in September
July 30, 2012
Court to rule on replacing Constituent Assembly case judges in September
The State Council’s Administrative Court on Monday set a 24 September date to rule on a request submitted by Muslim…
President pardons Islamist prisoners
July 30, 2012
President pardons Islamist prisoners
President Mohamed Morsy has pardoned several Islamists who had been serving life sentences that were issued by military or Supreme…
Morsy to make Clean Homeland campaign permanent
July 30, 2012
Morsy to make Clean Homeland campaign permanent
President Mohamed Morsy’s Clean Homeland campaign is set to become an official institution that would work in partnership with the…
Egyptian Business Development Association launching new projects
July 30, 2012
Egyptian Business Development Association launching new projects
The Egyptian Business Development Association, led by Muslim Brotherhood businessman Hassan Malek, held a Ramadan iftar for its members on…
Palestinian attorney general demands freezing Rashid and Dahlan’s Orascom shares
July 30, 2012
Palestinian attorney general demands freezing Rashid and Dahlan’s Orascom shares
Palestinian Attorney General Ahmed al-Mughni has called on Egyptian businessman Naguib Sawiris to freeze all shares in Orascom owned by…
Qandil: 70 percent of Cabinet ministers have been chosen
July 30, 2012
Qandil: 70 percent of Cabinet ministers have been chosen
Prime Minister Hesham Qandil said at a news conference Sunday that 70 percent of the Cabinet has been decided, adding…
Gharbiya residents threaten to block roads over blackouts
July 30, 2012
Gharbiya residents threaten to block roads over blackouts
Hundreds of residents in villages in Gharbiya have threatened to block roads to protest of power outages lasting more than…