Egypt
Egypt to launch research satellite in 2015
February 15, 2012
Egypt to launch research satellite in 2015
Egypt has postponed the launch of a new research satellite from 2013 to 2015, said Medhat Mokhtar, the National Authority…
Advisory Council insists constitution precede president
February 15, 2012
Advisory Council insists constitution precede president
The Advisory Council to Egypt’s military leaders said Tuesday that a new constitution must be drafted before presidential elections, a…
Former minister plans presidential bid
February 15, 2012
Former minister plans presidential bid
Former Local Development Minister Mahmoud Sherif on Tuesday said he plans to run for president in the upcoming elections. Sherif…
Sharqiya governor says church didn’t hold Muslim convert captive
February 15, 2012
Sharqiya governor says church didn’t hold Muslim convert captive
A Christian girl who disappeared Saturday in Sharqiya after converting to Islam is being held at the governorate’s security department,…
Customers burn Minya gas station in fuel shortage fight
February 15, 2012
Customers burn Minya gas station in fuel shortage fight
Several customers set a gas station south of Matay city in Minya Governorate on fire Wednesday after fighting with a worker…
Minister’s remarks on US intent to sow chaos stoke tensions
February 15, 2012
Minister’s remarks on US intent to sow chaos stoke tensions
CAIRO — An Egyptian cabinet minister has stoked tension with the US over funding nonprofit groups working for democracy in…
Hamas asks Egypt to prevent re-arrest of freed prisoners
February 14, 2012
Hamas asks Egypt to prevent re-arrest of freed prisoners
The Palestinian movement Hamas on Tuesday asked Egypt, as sponsor of the prisoner swap deal involving Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit,…
Al-Azhar head demands Arabs stop Syrian bloodshed
February 14, 2012
Al-Azhar head demands Arabs stop Syrian bloodshed
Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayyeb called on Arab countries and liberals worldwide to work to stop the bloodshed in Syria,…