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Egypt’s Ex-Information Minister To Be Arrested
A Cairo prosecution office on Wednesday ordered the arrest of former information minister Salah Abdel-Maqsoud. He…
EU’s Ashton Meets With Brotherhood Leaders
EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton has begun a meeting with Muslim Brotherhood leaders Amr Darrag and Mohamed…
Policewomen Patrol Women’s Carriages On Cairo’s Packed Metro
As crowds increase on Cairo’s underground with the return to school and closure of a central station connecting two…
Egypt’s Rank Slides to 118th in 2013/14 Global Competitiveness
Egypt’s rank in the 2013-2014 Global Competitiveness Index (GCI) slid to 118th position (out of 148 countries) from…
Detention of 2 Canadians Without Charge in Egypt Poses Threat to Relations – FM
Canada’s foreign minister has warned Egypt that the detention of two Canadians without charges for the past several…
Egypt Suspends Tourism with Iran
Egypt halted tourism activities with Iran on Tuesday citing security concerns, a Tourism Ministry spokeswoman said,…
Egypt Army Chief Calls for Quick Transition to Election
Egypt's army chief called on Tuesday for a quick transition to elections in order to restore stability to the…
US Banks $584 Mln In Egypt Aid For Safe-Keeping
The United States is depositing $584 million in remaining 2013 military aid for Egypt into a federal bank account…
Ashton’s Egypt Visit Will Bring Reconciliation ‘Progress’: Brotherhood…
EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton is expected to meet with Muslim Brotherhood figures during a three-day…
Pro-Morsi Protests In Tahrir End Shortly After Clashes Erupt
Clashes between hundreds of supporters of ousted Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi and opponents of the deposed…