Egypt recalls ambassador to protest Pope comments
CAIRO: Egypt has recalled its ambassador to the Vatican over Pope Benedict XVI's demand that world governments do more to ensure Christians can practice their faith without discrimination or violence.…
Church attack forensic, criminal reports ready for general prosecutor
By Tamim Elyan CAIRO: Forensic and criminal evidence teams are set to present their final reports regarding the New Year’s Eve attack on Al-Qeddesine (Church of the Two Saints) in Alexandria…
Shikabala, Ghaly back for Egypt against Brundi
CAIRO: Egypt coach Hassan Shehata has all of his men available for Tuesday's Nile Basin tournament match with Brundi after Shikabala and Hossam Ghaly shook off respective injuries. Zamalek forward…
Gaish loanee Hefni to feature for MCDR against Ahly
CAIRO: Gaish gave their loanee Ayman Hefni permission to feature for his parent club MCDR against Ahly in the Egyptian Premier League. The rising star moved to Gaish from MCDR…
Analysis: Egyptians chafe under Mubarak’s protracted tenure
By Alistair Lyon / Reuters BEIRUT: After 30 years of President Hosni Mubarak's ultra-cautious rule, some of Egypt's 79 million people feel change is overdue – even his claim to be…
Public figures sign petition to impeach Minister of Interior
By Farah Yousry CAIRO: Hundreds of Egyptian public figures signed a petition calling for the impeachment of Minister of Interior Habib El-Adly for abusing his powers in light of the New…
Copts protest inside Beni Suef church to stop dome demolition
By Essam Fadl CAIRO: Copts protested inside the Ezbet Gaafar Church in Al-Fashn town, Beni Suef, after a decision by the city’s administration office to demolish the church’s dome. Al-Fashn town’s…
733 new swine flu cases leave 20 dead
CAIRO: A total of 733 new cases of the H1N1 virus (swine flu) have been found in Egypt, with 20 resulting deaths, between Jan. 3 and Jan. 8, according to…
Wind projects to help Egypt reach 2020 energy target
CAIRO: Minister of Electricity and Energy Hassan Younes said Egypt will produce 2.6 GW of energy through the construction of new wind energy projects, which will be undertaken by both…
Egypt’s loan scheme for government employees seen as positive
CAIRO: Egypt’s Ministry of Finance launched last week a new loan scheme for government employees, with five local banks signing on to participate in the program. Banque Du Caire, Banque…
