Egyptians try to kick business into normalcy, tourism stagnant
CAIRO: Two weeks of mass protests nationwide had more or less brought Egypt’s economy to a standstill, but for the past two days many have been trying to push the…
Egypt sells $2.52 bln T-bills, fewer than planned
CAIRO: Egypt's central bank reduced the size of a LE 15 billion ($2.52 billion) treasury bill auction by LE 2 billion on Monday, suggesting demand for the country's debt was…
Egypt protesters press demands, brace for long haul
By Dina Zayed and Yasmine Saleh / Reuters CAIRO: Cairo protesters dug in for a long fight on Monday, pressing their demand for an overhaul of the political system and the…
Egypt’s chief archaeologist says mummies are safe
LONDON: None of the mummies in Cairo's main archaeological museum were damaged during a break-in last week but 70 other exhibits will need restoration, top Egyptian archaeologist Zahi Hawass said…
Egypt approves 15 percent raise for gov’t employees
By AP CAIRO: Egypt's embattled regime has decided to give government employees a 15 percent raise in salaries and pensions as it seeks to bolster support amid mass protests demanding…
UN, West warn rushed Egypt change a risk to Mideast
By Stephen Brown /Reuters MUNICH: The United Nations on Sunday drove home the warning from Western nations that a transition to democracy in Egypt should not be rushed to avoid worsening…
Egypt demonstrators entertain to keep morale high
By Diaa Hadid / AP CAIRO: Two rows of men greet demonstrators at the main entrance to Tahrir Square, clapping as people enter, and chanting in the rhythms of a tradition…
Coptic dialogue to include citizenship issue in upcoming constitutional changes
By Essam Fadl CAIRO: As protesters push for regime and constitutional changes regarding elections, a rights group has been working on articulating a unified vision of citizenship issues and Coptic and…
Torture ‘business as usual’ in Egypt amid revolt
By Charles Onians / AFP CAIRO: Egypt's feared state security services are using torture as much as they ever did, rights activists say, with no sign that their horrifying tactics…
Hamas man who fled Egyptian prison celebrated
By Ibrahim Barzak / AP BUREIJ REFUGEE CAMP, Gaza Strip: A Hamas insurgent who escaped from an Egyptian prison and sneaked back to Gaza though a smuggling tunnel received a hero's…