Army launches airstrikes targeting IS militants in North Sinai
Strikes targeted sites close to civilians causing no injuries or casualties, says resident
Education Minister summoned by parliament’s Education Committee
El-Sherbiny told the committee that the culprits behind the exam leaks had already been apprehended and that there is full cooperation with all affiliated entities to arrest all those involved
German inflation picks up moderately
Inflation in Germany has gone up a bit recently, reflecting a trend reversal in energy prices and higher prices for services. But economists are far from sounding the all clear…
Shawkan wins annual John Aubuchon Press Freedom Award
The photojournalist has been held in pre-trial detention for over 1,000 days
S. African broadcaster in censorship battle
A simmering row at public broadcaster SABC could soon boil over into renewed protests. Just weeks before crucial polls, journalists, civil society, and trade unions accuse SABC of political meddling…
Russia, Turkey agree to ‘reinvigorate’ relations after diplomatic row
Both countries' presidents have decided to meet in person after Turkey downed a Russian warplane near its border with Syria. The Russian president announced the removal of travel restrictions to…
Students gather at Press Syndicate to protest exam delays
Reports of the religious studies exam leak surfaced Wednesday morning, while the Ministry of Education continued to deny the authenticity of the leaked exams
Al Ahram Beverages sales affected by decline in tourism
The devaluation of the Egyptian pound also increased beverage prices by 10%
Religious studies exam reportedly leaked, angry students call for more protests
On Monday, hundreds of students gathered outside the ministry’s headquarters to call for Minister El-Helaly El-Sherbiny’s immediate dismissal
Euro 2016: Ronaldo and Lewandowski search for spark in quarterfinal
In Cristiano Ronaldo and Robert Lewandowski, Poland and Portugal boast two of the world’s deadliest strikers but neither the sides nor their star men have set Euro 2016 alight. That…