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  • Army says not informed of court ruling ending emergency state, curfew

    Date: 2013-11-12 19:07:22 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:130 - ID:383641

    CAIRO, Nov 12 (MENA) – Egypt's military said on Tuesday that it has not been officially informed of a court ruling ending the state of emergency and lifting a curfew imposed in the country. The army asserted that it is committed to enforcing the ....

  • Israeli sources claim $170 billion price for nuclear Iran

    Date: 2013-11-12 19:06:39 GMT - Israel - Middle East - SN:129 - ID:383577

    GAZA CITY, Nov 12 (MENA) - Israeli security sources claimed Tuesday that Iran's controversial nuclear program has cost the country $170 billion, mostly due to tough economic sanctions, Yediot Ahronot reported. The figures came as Israel and the ....

  • Antiquities Ministry to launch initiative to revive Egyptian Museum

    Date: 2013-11-12 18:49:34 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:128 - ID:383386

    CAIRO, Nov 12 (MENA) - The Ministry of Antiquities will launch an initiative, dubbed 'Reviving Egyptian Museum', on Friday in cooperation with Germany. The drive will be launched in the garden of the Egyptian Museum in downtown Cairo. The ....

  • Alex governor receives captain of Russian warship visiting Egypt

    Date: 2013-11-12 18:45:39 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:127 - ID:383563

    ALEXANDRIA, Nov 12 (MENA) – Alexandria Governor Tarek el-Mahdi received on Tuesday the captain of the Russian missile cruiser 'Varyag' and his accompanying military delegation during the first visit of a Russian warship to Egypt in 20 years. The ....

  • UN approves surge in Somalia troops Vs. Al-Shabab

    Date: 2013-11-12 18:44:41 GMT - United Nations - Africa - SN:126 - ID:383570

    NEW YORK, Nov 12 (MENA) - The UN Security Council has approved a surge of African Union troops to fight al-Shabab militants in Somalia, ABC News reported Tuesday. The council voted unanimously Tuesday to authorize almost 4,400 more African Union ....

  • 40 Brotherhood members remanded in custody fo 45 days

    Date: 2013-11-12 18:43:37 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:125 - ID:383584

    TANTA, Nov 12 (MENA) – Forty members and leaders of the Muslim Brotherhood have been remanded in custody for 45 days pending investigations. They are facing charges of inciting violence and riot acts in Gharbiya governorate following the June 30 ....

  • No internet service cut in Egypt Wednesday: National operator

    Date: 2013-11-12 18:43:04 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:124 - ID:383564

    CAIRO, Nov 12 (MENA) – A source in Egypt Telecom denied reports fanned by some news websites about a possible 18-hour internet service cut in the world on Wednesday due to the replacement of an out-of-service maritime cable, which may affect ....

  • Police officer killed in Arish

    Date: 2013-11-12 18:41:40 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:123 - ID:383583

    CAIRO, Nov 12 (MENA) – A police officer was gunned down on Tuesday as he left a police station in the North Sinai city of Arish. First Lieutenant Tarek Mohammed Zaki was targeted by unidentified gunman while he was leaving the police ....

  • Cairo hosts Egyptian-Gulf investment forum on Dec 4

    Date: 2013-11-12 18:19:09 GMT - Egypt - Economy - SN:122 - ID:383375

    CAIRO, Nov 12 (MENA) – The Investment Ministry will host the "Gulf-Egyptian investment forum" on December 4 under the auspices of Prime Minister Hazem el-Beblawy. "The forum is a great opportunity to further boost joint cooperation between Egypt ....

  • No change in intelligence relationships between Egypt, US … 4 last Washington

    Date: 2013-11-12 18:08:17 GMT - USA - World - SN:121 - ID:383556

    Tohamy expressed deep concern about instability in two of the country’s Arab neighbors, Libya and Syria. He said there was a “major security vacuum in Libya,” with tribal militias and radical groups holding power. The collapse of central ....

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