With clashes, Egyptians lose trust in military ruler
CAIRO: Eight months ago, Egypt's military ruler was a hero to the masses for taking their side in the revolt that toppled Hosni Mubarak. Today he is vilified as…
Maspero clashes a conspiracy by SCAF, say political powers, witnesses
By Heba Fahmy CAIRO: The events of Oct. 9 were a full-fledged conspiracy led by the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) to kill peaceful protesters, Muslims and Christians, according…
Experts say state media ‘glorifies ruler,’ responsible for misinformation
By Omnia Al Desoukie CAIRO: Following its coverage of recent clashes between protesters and armed forces that left 25 people dead, experts hold state media accountable for misinformation, blaming it for…
Egypt to review church permit disputes after violence
By Reuters CAIRO: Egypt said on Thursday it would launch a review of disputed permits for churches in a bid to head off sectarian violence, days after 25 people were killed…
Name list of former NDP members hopes to crowd out parliamentary hopefuls
CAIRO: A “name-and-shame” list of former National Democratic Party (NDP) members will be distributed to voters ahead of elections next month in a bid to crowd out former members of…
Mahalla workers will stick to their demands, says labor leader
CAIRO: The government has reneged on previous agreements regarding bonuses and monthly meal incentives, but we will stick to our demands, said Kamal Al-Fayoumi labor leader before attending a meeting…
Rights groups demand Egypt probe cameraman’s death
CAIRO: Two media rights groups are calling on Egyptian authorities to investigate the death of a cameraman working for a Coptic Christian broadcaster who was shot in the head while…
Morocco replaces Egypt as host for CAF qualifiers
CAIRO: The Confederation of African Football says Morocco will replace Egypt as host for the continent's Olympic football qualifying tournament after an upsurge in violence in Cairo. CAF says on…
Ex-C.Suisse banker eyes turnaround at Dubai’s Shuaa
DUBAI: Michael Philipp, a former Credit Suisse banker and the newly appointed head of Dubai's Shuaa Capital is eyeing a turnaround at the struggling investment bank by shifting focus to…
Egypt sells LE 6 bln in T-bills, yields dip
CAIRO: Yields edged lower at a LE 6 billion ($1.005 billion) Egyptian T-bill auction on Thursday but traders said rates were likely to stay close to recent highs because of…