Egyptian military closing Gaza tunnels, say officials
CAIRO: Egypt's military has began an operation to close a network of…
Media watchdog warns jailed Egypt blogger may die
CAIRO: A media watchdog on Saturday called for the immediate release of…
Court orders freeze of steel tycoon’s assets
CAIRO: A Cairo court has issued an order to freeze all assets…
International action day organized for imprisoned blogger on hunger strike
CAIRO: International and local groups and activists organized a day of action…
Teachers to organize mass protests Sept. 10, threaten strike
CAIRO: More than 50 teachers' groups are planning mass protests in front…
Legal specialists say Egypt can’t restore stolen money without their independence
CAIRO: Legal specialists say their separation from the Ministry of Justice to…
UN atom agency seeks rare Mideast nuclear talks
VIENNA: The UN nuclear agency has invited all its members, including Israel,…
EU agrees oil embargo as Syrians march against Assad
AMMAN: The European Union decided to impose sanctions on Syrian oil exports…
US counterterror chief: Al-Qaeda on ‘steady slide’
WASHINGTON: White House counterterrorism chief John Brennan said Al-Qaeda is "on a…
Egypt’s school year to start on Sept. 17
CAIRO: The academic year for all Egyptian public schools — kindergarten…