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Indian delegation leaves Luxor
Date: 2013-12-31 17:53:32 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:141 - ID:472316
LUXOR, Egypt, Dec 31 (MENA) – An Indian delegation of 150 tourist operators and public figures left Luxor on Tuesday wrapping up a few days' visit during which they went sight seeing in the ancient city, known for its historical landmarks, tourist ....
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Calm prevails during school exams in Gharbiya
Date: 2013-12-31 17:47:45 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:140 - ID:472315
TANTA, Egypt, Dec. 31 (MENA) – Calm prevailed Tuesday during exams in different schools in the Nile Delta governorate of Gharbiya. Special security measures were adopted during the hours of exams, said Assistant Minister of Education in Gharbiya ....
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US envoy to S. Sudan says warring factions agree to talks in Ethiopia
Date: 2013-12-31 17:46:13 GMT - South Sudan - Africa - SN:139 - ID:472319
JUBA, Dec 31 (MENA) - The US special envoy to South Sudan said that the country’s warring factions have agreed to attend peace talks in Ethiopia, ABC news reported. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Donald Booth said that the commitment of both ....
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Death threats against three preachers in Aswan reported to security authorities
Date: 2013-12-31 17:45:11 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:138 - ID:472120
ASWAN, Dec 31 (MENA) – Director General of the Awqaf Directorate in Aswan Mohamed Abdel Aziz said that death threats against three preachers were referred to the security authorities to launch an investigation into the matter. In statements on ....
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NCHR condemns airing activists telephone calls
Date: 2013-12-31 17:41:08 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:137 - ID:472112
CAIRO, Dec. 31 (MENA) – Deputy Chairman of the National Council for Human Rights (NCHR) Abd el-Ghafar Shokr called for an investigation into some TV channels' airing of telephone calls of political activists, labeling the action an unprecedented ....
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Egyptian scientists in US, Canada call for developing energy resources in Sinai
Date: 2013-12-31 17:39:20 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:136 - ID:472285
ALEXANDRIA, Dec 31 (MENA) – Egyptian scientists in the US and Canada have called for making an optimal use of Sinai's natural resources, like natural gas, coal and black and white sands and quartz which are essential for the making of solar panels ....
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13 MB members arrested in Fayyoum over storming state institutions
Date: 2013-12-31 17:17:14 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:135 - ID:472314
FAYYOUM, Egypt, Dec 31 (MENA) - Thirteen members of the Muslim Brotherhood were arrested in Fayyoum over storming and setting fire to police stations. They are also accused of carrying acts of violence following the crackdown on two Muslim ....
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70 arrested in connection with Behaira armed fighting
Date: 2013-12-31 17:13:46 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:134 - ID:472320
DAMANHUR, Egypt, Dec 31 (MENA) - Behaira police Tuesday arrested 70 persons who were engaging in an armed fighting between two families in Itay el-Baroud city. Three people were killed in the confrontation which erupted after young men from Gezira ....
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Antiquities Minister refers case of 96 stolen artifacts from warehouse in Aswan to prosecution
Date: 2013-12-31 17:12:54 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:133 - ID:472064
CAIRO, Dec 31 (MENA) - Antiquities Minister Mohamed Ibrahim referred a case of 96 artifacts that disappeared from a museum's warehouse in Aswan city to the public prosecution. A committee was formed after the warehouse had been reportedly stormed ....
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4 MB members arrested in Port Said
Date: 2013-12-31 17:08:00 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:132 - ID:472070
PORT SAID, Dec. 31 (MENA) – Security forces in the coastal northwestern province of Port Said arrested Tuesday four members of the banned Muslim Brotherhood group. The suspects are mainly charged with inciting violent acts. An investigation ....