Egypt banks, pyramids open, some protest in Cairo
CAIRO: Banks opened on Sunday after a week-long closure as Egypt's economy, damaged by the political turmoil caused by the uprising that toppled Hosni Mubarak and subsequent labor protests, struggled…
Egypt’s revolution all over if vote held early: ElBaradei
By AFP ANKARA: All the gains of Egypt's revolution will be lost if elections are held too soon because supporters of ousted president Hosni Mubarak will get back in power,…
Strike ends in Mahalla factory
By AFP CAIRO: Workers at Egypt's largest factory ended a strike and went back to work on Sunday, one of the protest leaders said, days after the ruling military warned…
P&G resumes Egypt operations
CINCINNATI: Consumer products maker Procter & Gamble Co. has resumed normal operations in Egypt in the aftermath of the fall of the country's longtime leader. Cincinnati-based spokeswoman Robyn Schroeder says…
Banks reopen in Egypt after week closure
CAIRO: Banks across Egypt have reopened after an almost weeklong closure triggered by massive strikes and protests in public sector financial institutions. Egyptian lined up early Sunday morning, waiting for…
Major fire in Duweiqa buildings named for Mubarak wife
CAIRO: A major fire raged for more than two hours overnight Friday in a densely populated and run-down Cairo district named in honour of ousted strongman Hosni Mubarak's wife Suzanne,…
Arab League says summit on schedule
CAIRO: The Arab League on Saturday insisted on holding its annual summit on March 29 in Baghdad as scheduled, after Libya said it was postponed amid deadly protests across the…
Egypt army says will not punish protesting soldier
By AFP CAIRO: The Egyptian army announced on Saturday that it would not punish an officer who was shown on television joining anti-regime demonstrators after surrendering his weapon. "Based on…
Egypt officially recognizes moderate Islamic party
By Maamoun Youssef /AP CAIRO: A moderate Islamic party outlawed for 15 years was granted official recognition Saturday by an Egyptian court in a sign of increasing political openness after the…
Egypt official predicts limited cabinet reshuffle
By AFP CAIRO: A limited cabinet reshuffle is expected to take place shortly, an Egyptian military official told the state MENA news agency on Saturday. "Soon there will be a…