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…
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…
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
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
Protesters gather at Lebanese embassy
Patients and colleagues of detained doctor call for his release
Hurghada workers demand wage increase
Hurghada cleaners demand better wages, company official says demands are not fair
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…
Yemeni defence minister survives assassination attempt
Attempt on defence minister's life day after Al Qaeda’s deputy regional head killed
Israel claims 70,000 Hezbollah rockets aimed at it
Israel claims the Lebanese militant group has multiplied its stockpiles since 2006 invasion of Lebanon
Journalists on trial in Turkey highlight Kurdish plight
Journalists held on trial for alleged links to the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK)