Latest in Tag: DNE Highlight
Latest in Tag: DNE
Syria
It could be that by the time this article goes to press, a strike has already taken place on Syria by a conglomerate of forces, led mostly by the US and France. It could be that it has not. The decision to do it, one way or the other, is beyond the purview of the …
Whom does the United States Support?
Following 30 June, Egypt has been awash with conspiracy theories. An interesting one aims to answer the infamous question: Whom does the US really support in the Egyptian debacle? Supporters of deposed president Mohamed Morsi as well as the current regime are accusing each other of heavy reliance on the US; such assertions border on …
Lies my teacher told me
The title is originally sociologist James Loewen’s. In 1995, Loewen published his book Lies My Teacher Told Me, closely and carefully chasing historical inaccuracies that the high school educational system is so full of. Issues like slavery, the relationship with the natives and how national heroes are sort of custom tailored.  To make a long …
Retrial of Khaled Said killers postponed
Pleas will be heard on 1 October
Police chief killed in Al-Arish while attacks in Sinai continue
By Nasser Azazi Armed assailants in Al-Arish killed a police chief Friday night while the former was returning home. Security sources stated that the murdered officer, Mohamad Basyuni, 35, sustained injuries in his head while driving near the Faculty of Agriculture in the neighborhood of Al-Salam in Al-Arish. He was transferred to the hospital, where …
Labour law out for dialogue
Labour law amendments allows workers to strike
US stocks drop on Syria concerns
Several leading technology companies had bad days, including Google (down 1.0%), Amazon (down 1.1%), Netflix (down 1.4%) and eBay (down 2.0%).
Government unveils new stimulus plan
The interim government adopts an economic reform plan to achieve 3% growth, and reduce the budget deficit to 9%
Central bank denies freezing deposits
Bank: “Rumours aim to destroy the confidence in the stability and safety of the country’s economy”
Crisis of foreign cash transfers on the Bourse
Submission of the request was made according to the Central Bank of Egypt’s 2005 decision regarding registered users of custodian banks.
Saudi Arabia studies report on Egypt’s financial needs
Egypt’s government has suffered from a $3.2bn monthly budget deficit since last January.
Red Sea hotel occupancies expected to decrease 80% as Italy and Russia issue travel warnings against Egypt
Hatem Munir, Secretary of the Red Sea Egyptian Hotel Association stated that tourist rates of those coming into Egypt have dropped to 15%.
Foreign Ministry condemns arrests of Egyptians in Gaza
Egyptian Cultural Centre in Gaza raided by “elements of the Hamas police”, Egyptians arrested
Al-Beltagy detained for 15 days
Muslim Brotherhood leader faces a myriad of charges following his arrest on Thursday
Alleged child engagement party in Mansoura
A video shows an 11 year boy dancing with his nine year old fiancee
Arab League should send fact-finding mission to Egypt: Arab rights groups
Arab civil society organistations blame “lack of political will” for human rights infringements
Al Qaeda leader’s family members arrested in Nasr City
National security prosecutor’s office investigates following seizure of firearms and computers
Seven dead following Friday protests
Pro-Morsi demonstrations see lower turnout ending in clashes
Kerry appoints Ambassador Patterson’s replacement
The US Secretary of State chooses David Satterfield to temporarily replace outgoing Ambassador
One army conscript dead, three soldiers injured in Port Said
The attack follows clashes between residents and pro-Morsi protesters leaving one dead and 25 injured.
Syria says it expects an attack ‘at any moment’
The departure of the UN inspectors has opened a window for a possible US strike after President Barack Obama on Friday gave his clearest indication yet that a military intervention was imminent.
India court finds teenager guilty in Delhi gang-rape case
“He has been held guilty for rape and murder and sentenced to three years subject to review,”
What are the political factions currently operating within Egypt?
All political systems throughout the world must include large, dominant political parties, and small, opposition parties. These parties must be rooted in legitimacy and capable of engaging in dialogue regarding the foundations of political life and the relationship that exists between citizens and the state. Such dialogue is successful when it is rooted in specific …
One arrested in Mohandessin shooting incident
Tamarod said arrested suspect is affiliated with campaign and has no ties with the Muslim Brotherhood
Editor’s letter: Unsustainable return of Mubarak’s state
Hosni Mubarak is out of Tora prison and placed under “house arrest” in a military hospital in Cairo. Some Egyptians take this development to the extreme and pessimistically claim Mubarak is back to power, which is definitely more of a desperate joke than anything else. Simply, both politically and physically it is unfeasible to even …
A Nubian wedding
Nubian wedding traditions are alive and well in West Aswan
Sunny and empty streets
Many countries have decided to halt their fights to El Gouna while the resort town is haven of peaceful tranquility
Mohamed ElBaradei and Egyptian politics can’t see eye to eye
By Mohammed Nosseir Mohamed ElBaradei, who recently resigned as interim vice-president ending his political career in my opinion, had been the most controversial Egyptian politician in the last few years, and will remain a debatable figure for a good time to come. ElBaradei, who had intended to live his life after retirement away from politics, …
Beltone Financial discusses political development with presidential advisor Hegazy
Hegazy also affirmed the government’s focus on the economic path and its target of taking “large leaps” on the economic front.
Perpetrators of Rafah massacre have not been arrested: North Sinai security source
They further affirmed claims that they had arrested six individuals in connection with other attacks throughout Sinai, including one Palestinian living in Al-Arish.