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  • NATO soldier dies as a result of non-battle injury in eastern Afghanistan

    NATO soldier dies as a result of non-battle injury in eastern Afghanistan

    Date: 2014-08-03 12:37:35 GMT - Afghanistan - International - SN:35 - ID:856023

    A service member of the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) was killed following a non-battle related incident in Afghanistan on Sunday. The NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), said in a statement: “ An ....

  • Army urges media to seek accuracy regarding military news

    Army urges media to seek accuracy regarding military news

    Date: 2014-08-03 12:32:23 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:34 - ID:856012

    Military Spokesman Brigadier Mohamed Samir has urged all media outlets and Egyptian people to seek accuracy regarding news about the Egyptian Armed Forces. In statements on Sunday, Samir said that he is the only party officially mandated to speak ....

  • 101 Taliban militants killed in Afghan operations, MoI says

    101 Taliban militants killed in Afghan operations, MoI says

    Date: 2014-08-03 12:15:46 GMT - Afghanistan - International - SN:33 - ID:855971

    At least 101 Taliban militants including their local commanders were killed following counter-terrorism operations in the past 24 hours. The Ministry of Interior (MoI) said Monday that the militants were killed in Kunduz, Zabul, Helmand, ....

  • 91-, 273-day T-bills auctioned

    91-, 273-day T-bills auctioned

    Date: 2014-08-03 11:56:02 GMT - Egypt - Economy - SN:32 - ID:855922

    The Finance Ministry auctioned on Sunday treasury bills at a total value of EGP 6 billion. In an online statement, the ministry said it sold EGP 2.5 billion of 91-day T-bills with an average yield of 11.932%, adding it accepted bids at rates ....

  • 2 terrorists killed, 11 wanted elements arrested in N. Sinai

    2 terrorists killed, 11 wanted elements arrested in N. Sinai

    Date: 2014-08-03 11:54:33 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:31 - ID:855920

    Military spokesman Brig. Mohamad Samir said Sunday two terrorists were killed and 11 wanted elements arrested in North Sinai. In a statement, the spokesman added a 4x4 car and eight motorbikes were also seized. Two smuggling tunnels were ....

  • Listed shares rise 48.5% in June

    Listed shares rise 48.5% in June

    Date: 2014-08-03 11:38:46 GMT - Egypt - Economy - SN:30 - ID:855875

    The capital of listed shares on the stock market hit EGP 477 billion at the end of June or 48.5% higher than mid last year, the Egyptian Financial Supervisory Authority said. The listed shares are also 11.9% more than those recorded at the end of ....

  • Rafah terminal still open to injured Palestinians

    Rafah terminal still open to injured Palestinians

    Date: 2014-08-03 10:59:36 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:29 - ID:855768

    Rafah terminal is still open to receive Palestinians injured in the continued Israel offensive on Gaza Strip, security sources at Rafah crossing said Sunday. The terminal has been opened since July 10, the sources added. As many as 124 ....

  • Trial of Zawahri's brother postponed to Sat.

    Trial of Zawahri's brother postponed to Sat.

    Date: 2014-08-03 10:57:53 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:28 - ID:855762

    The Cairo Criminal Court delayed till Saturday the trial of 68 terrorists, including Mohamed el-Zawahri - the brother of Al-Qaeda's number one leader Ayman el-Zawahri, over forming a terrorist organization. The court postponed the hearing over a ....

  • Burst of water pipe behind landslide in Maspero -- Official

    Burst of water pipe behind landslide in Maspero -- Official

    Date: 2014-08-03 10:55:04 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:27 - ID:855757

    The landslide that was reported at Corniche Street near Maspero area of Cairo was caused by the burst of a water pipe, head of the West Cairo district Yassin Abdel Bari told MENA on Sunday. The governorate sent vehicles to suck the water while ....

  • Tayyeb calls on int'l community to halt Israeli genocide against Palestinians

    Tayyeb calls on int'l community to halt Israeli genocide against Palestinians

    Date: 2014-08-03 10:24:30 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:26 - ID:855707

    Azhar Grand Imam Ahmed el-Tayyeb called again on the international community to swiftly move to halt the Israeli genocide against the Gazans. Tayyeb condemned the continued Israeli aggression against the Palestinians. ....

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