Saudi Arabia beheads four, whips many more

Four people have been beheaded in Saudi Arabia for breaching Saudi Islamic law, while seven Egyptians were sentenced to lashes and jail-time. The punishments handed out in Saudi bring into…

Luiz Sanchez

Morsy drops farmers’ debts

Addressing his audience of fellaheen (farmers), President Mohamed Morsy echoed former President Gamal Abdel Nasser, saying “I’m one of you in terms of roots and upbringing.” In his speech on…

Islam Serour

Brahimi set to visit Syria after Egypt, Morsy speaks to everyone

As Brahimi prepares to travel to Damascus over the coming days, Morsy has been busy meeting with the Quartet envoys, Brahimi and Britain’s Foreign Secretary

Luiz Sanchez

Angry protesters scale the walls of US embassy in Cairo

Anger over a film released in the US, reportedly offensive to Islam and Prophet Muhammad

Hend Kortam

Protesters gather at Lebanese embassy

Patients and colleagues of detained doctor call for his release

Basil El-Dabh

Hurghada workers demand wage increase

Hurghada cleaners demand better wages, company official says demands are not fair

Hend Kortam

Tax Authroity new head vowes to boost tax revenues

Egypt's Tax Authority (TA) hopes to increase tax revenues to EGP 230 billion, according to newly appointed chairman Mamdouh Omar. The TA plans to promote new leadership to ensure justice…

Islam Serour

Yemeni defence minister survives assassination attempt

Attempt on defence minister's life day after Al Qaeda’s deputy regional head killed

Rana Muhammad Taha

Israel claims 70,000 Hezbollah rockets aimed at it

Israel claims the Lebanese militant group has multiplied its stockpiles since 2006 invasion of Lebanon

Rana Muhammad Taha

Journalists on trial in Turkey highlight Kurdish plight

Journalists held on trial for alleged links to the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK)

Luiz Sanchez