Latest in Tag: News Highlight
Latest in Tag: News
Freedom of the press challenged again
Another investigation launched in to the editor of Tahrir for contempt of religion and insulting the president
Ghorab: Egypt has yet to tap into its wealth of natural resources
Former Minister of Petroleum, Abdallah Ghorab, talks to Daily News Egypt about the countryâs energy problems and the crippling bureaucracy hampering development
Mohamed Mahmoud defendants released on presidential pardon
Cairo Criminal Court released almost 400 protesters accused of rioting and vandalism due to President Mohamed Morsyâs pardon of all who participated in revolution supporting protests
Somali Shebab say have ‘decided to execute’ French hostage
The Al-Qaeda linked Shebab said in a statement they have “reached a unanimous decision to execute the French intelligence officer, Denis Allex.”
Saudi clerics protest king’s move to empower women
Abdullah’s decrees marked a breakthrough in the conservative kingdom that imposes stringent restrictions on females, who are banned from driving and denied the right to travel without male consent.
Badrashein train crash sparks outrage
Activists arrested for attempting to stop trains in protest while opposition blames government for poor railway system
Egypt stock exchange hemorrhages
Train crash expected to push EGX30 down to 5,600 points
Protesters demand Al-Gizawyâs release
Security battle protesters demanding the release of Ahmed Al-Gizawy outside the Saudi Embassy in Cairo
Constitutional court delays rulings
SCC sends Shura Council case to commissioners, postpones Constituent Assembly ruling
Beni Suef security officials acquitted
Beni Suef former security chief and other security officers found not guilty of killing protesters
Two military trials postponed
Amid protests at military courts, trials postponed until next week
FJP spokesperson referred to investigation
Press Syndicate questions Ahmed Sobei over alleged complicity in the killing of protesters at Presidential Palace clashes
Gunmen kill four policemen in attacks in Nigeria’s Kano
Violence related to Boko Haram’s insurgency has left some 3,000 people dead since 2009 in Nigeria, including killings by the security forces.
Israeli arrest in Egypt receives extended detention
Palestinian sympathiser was arrested allegedly en route to Gaza through Egypt
Egyptian delegation in UAE
Egyptian delegation in UAE to discuss increased cooperation, rights of Egyptian detainees and the rights of migrant workers
Prime minister supports Zewail Science City
The current governmentâs decision to support Ahmed Zewailâs claim to disputed land is contested by the Nile University
Egypt concerned over military intervention in Mali
Ministry of Foreign Affairs believes current escalation in Mali damages peace efforts, offers alternative solution.
Al-Gizawy sentenced in Saudi Arabia
After spending months in Saudi custody, Egyptian lawyer Ahmed Al-Gizawy has been sentenced to five years in prison and 300 lashes
Badrashein train crash kills 19
Leaving 19 Central Security Forces (CSF) conscripts dead and over a hundred injured
National bank president resigns
Amer resigns as president of the national bank just days after Al-Okda resigns from his post at the central bank
Al-Araby receives head of EU Council
Arab League secretary general and top European politician discuss Palestine, Syria and Mali
Asset Recovery Taskforce addresses repatriation of foreign funds
Taskforce says process will be lengthy, recovered funds will not âsave economyâ
Iran denies Al-Quds leader visits Egypt
An article recently published by UK paper The Times alleged Iran and Egypt held secret talks, Iranian official denies the report
Symbolic protest outside Shura Council
The National Front for Egyptâs Women holds protest outside Shura Council objecting to draft election law
Egyptian media to boycott coverage of Arab Economic Summit
Egyptian media will boycott coverage of summit in Riyadh after claiming only editors were invited to summit
Arab ministers condemn Israel for damaging Palestinian economy
Arab Ministers accuse Israel of withholding money owed to State of Palestine and causing an economic crisis
Egypt taking a special interest in Palestinian prisoners
Ministry of Foreign Affairs paying close attention to Palestinian prisoners in Israel
EIPR: Mubarak retrial must not repeat past mistakes
A lengthy report published by the EIPR makes several suggestions regarding the retrial of Hosni Mubarak and his accomplices
Al-Dostour’s internal rift mended
Protesting members were promised party leader Mohamed ElBaradei would meet them to discuss their demands
Protest to protect Egyptâs judges
Political groups and parties plan to hold overnight protest outside Supreme Constitutional Court