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  • Luxor hot air balloon crash 'accidental', says ECAA

    Luxor hot air balloon crash 'accidental', says ECAA

    Date: 2018-01-05 16:04:04 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:23 - ID:7176317

    Head of Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA) Hany el Adawy said Friday that the hot air balloon crash in Luxor city was "accidental", underlining the continuation of balloon rides. A source at Luxor's airport said in a press statements that, ....

  • Defense min. greets Pope Tawadros on Christmas

    Defense min. greets Pope Tawadros on Christmas

    Date: 2018-01-05 15:35:24 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:22 - ID:7176306

    Defense Minister Sedqi Sobhi greeted on Friday Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark on the occasion of Christmas. In a cable of greetings, Sobhi wished happiness and prosperity for the pontiff and Egyptian ....

  • Al Arish Port closed over bad weather

    Al Arish Port closed over bad weather

    Date: 2018-01-05 15:14:19 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:21 - ID:7176232

    Al Arish Port was closed on Friday due to bad weather and strong winds. A well-placed source at the port said that the closure decision was meant to prevent collision of ships and ensure safety of maritime navigation. The port will be opened ....

  • Interior Ministry closes five Facebook pages for inciting violence

    Interior Ministry closes five Facebook pages for inciting violence

    Date: 2018-01-05 14:04:28 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:20 - ID:7176097

    The Interior Ministry's Communications and Information Technology Sector announced on Friday that five Facebook pages were closed for inciting violence against state institutions and citizens. In a statement, the sector said the one-week ....

  • Those injured in Luxor hot balloon crash in 'stable' condition, says Health Minister

    Those injured in Luxor hot balloon crash in 'stable' condition, says Health Minister

    Date: 2018-01-05 14:03:28 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:18 - ID:7176078

    Health Minister Ahmed Emad el Din said that all those injured in the hot air balloon crash in Luxor city on Friday are in a "stable" condition. In statements to the Egyptian TV, the health minister said that all those injured in the attack were ....

  • US justice department launches new Clinton foundation investigation

    US justice department launches new Clinton foundation investigation

    Date: 2018-01-05 13:11:34 GMT - USA - Egypt - SN:16 - ID:7176010

    The US Justice Department has launched a new inquiry into whether the Clinton Foundation engaged in any pay-to-play politics or other illegal activities while Hillary Clinton served as Secretary of State, law enforcement officials and a witness told ....

  • US congratulates Egypt on winning three CAF awards

    US congratulates Egypt on winning three CAF awards

    Date: 2018-01-05 13:08:18 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:14 - ID:7175955

    The US Embassy in Cairo on Friday congratulated Egypt for winning three of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) awards for 2017. The embassy said on its twitter account " Congratulations to Mohamed Salah, Egypt's National Team, and Coach ....

  • ECAA launches investigation into Luxor hot air balloon crash

    ECAA launches investigation into Luxor hot air balloon crash

    Date: 2018-01-05 12:48:58 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:13 - ID:7175946

    The Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA) launched on Friday an investigation into an accident that took place in Luxor when a hot air balloon fell down earlier in the day specifically at 7:30 A.M. Cairo local time. In a statement, the Civil ....

  • Nweiba port in S. Sinai closed over bad weather

    Nweiba port in S. Sinai closed over bad weather

    Date: 2018-01-05 11:38:44 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:10 - ID:7175794

    Nweiba Port in South Sinai governorate was closed on Friday due to bad weather, high waves and wind speed that reached 32 knots, said Spokesman for the Red Sea Ports Authority Malak Youssef. In a statement, the spokesman said Suez and Zaytat ....

  • AL chief to attend in Amman meeting on Al Quds

    AL chief to attend in Amman meeting on Al Quds

    Date: 2018-01-05 11:27:32 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:9 - ID:7175765

    Arab League (AL) Secretary General Ahmed Abul Gheit will head on Saturday for Jordan to attend an Arab ministerial meeting on the consequences of a US decision recognizing Al Quds as the capital of Israel and moving the US embassy there. The ....

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