January 25 had little effect on Egyptians’ migration intentions, says report
CAIRO: The January 25 Revolution had a limited impact in the migration intentions of Egyptian youth, who remain relatively optimistic about the future of their country, concluded a recent study…
Blogger asked to hand reports of army abuses to authorities
By Ahmed Hazem and Amira Salah-Ahmed CAIRO: Egyptian blogger and activist Hossam El-Hamalawy, television presenter Reem Maged and journalist Nabil Sharaf El-Din were released Tuesday after “chatting” with Military Prosecution. El-Hamalawy,…
US support for Egypt not contingent on election results, says US ambassador
CAIRO: US Ambassador to Egypt Margaret Scobey rejected on Monday the notion that the US is awaiting the results of the upcoming parliamentary election until offering its full support to…
Statue of Egyptian king Amenhotep III found
CAIRO: A team of Egyptian and European archaeologists has unearthed a statue of the ancient Egyptian king Amenhotep III at his funerary temple in Luxor. The 2.5-meter alabaster head of…
Egypt urges Syria’s Assad to reform
NEW DELHI: Egypt on Monday urged the Syrian regime of President Bashar Al-Assad to enact reforms to satisfy pro-democracy protesters as violence there saw another 15 people killed, according to…
Liberal parties, movements integrate with Democratic Front Party
By Tamim Elyan CAIRO: Five political parties and movements under foundation announced Tuesday their integration with the Democratic Front Party (DFP) to form a strong liberal coalition that promotes a civil…
Mubarak served to stand trial in criminal court, remains in Sharm
By Yehia Zakaria and Tamim Elyan SINAI: Ousted president Hosni Mubarak was served Tuesday a legal summons from the Tor Sinai Court, referring him to an unidentified criminal court, to stand…
Saudi female driver released into father’s custody
JEDDAH: Saudi authorities released late on Monday a female activist who was held for 10 days after challenging the country's ban on women driving and encouraging others to follow suit,…
North, south Sudan agree to demilitarized border
JUBA: North and south Sudan have agreed to establish a jointly patrolled demilitarized border zone between the two sides as the south prepares to declare independence in July, the African…
Illicit Gains Authority remands Nazif for 15 days, court refuses Sorour’s appeal
By Tamim Elyan CAIRO: The Illicit Gains Authority remanded former Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif in custody for another 15 days pending investigations on charges of profiteering and inflation of wealth. In…