Political powers slam leaked lists of new electoral constituencies
CAIRO: Political powers and experts slammed Sunday leaked lists charting the breakdown of new electoral constituencies for the upcoming parliamentary elections, saying it made it "extremely difficult" for candidates to…
Protesters at Saudi embassy demand release of detainees, respect
CAIRO: Protesters in front of the Saudi Arabian embassy on Sunday denounced the maltreatment of Egyptians in the Kingdom and demanded the release of Egyptian detainees, some held without charge,…
Arab League chief may go to Syria this week
CAIRO: Arab League chief Nabil Al-Araby said on Sunday he may visit Syria this week to voice Arab worries about violence there after Damascus sent troops and tanks to crush…
Fuel crisis paralyzes Sharm, Dahab, Nuweiba
SHARM EL-SHEIKH: Sever shortages of petrol in the South Sinai cities of Dahab, Nuweiba and Sharm El-Sheikh have reached crisis levels, according to residents. The shortages are attribute to the…
No amnesty for Arish criminals, says police chief
Al-ARISH, Egypt: North Sinai Security Chief denied in statements to the press rumors that amnesty will be granted to armed criminals who turn in their weapons. Security Chief General Saleh…
Israel needn’t apologize for self-defense, says PM
JERUSALEM: Israel's leader defiantly refused on Sunday to apologize to Turkey for a deadly Israeli raid on a Turkish-led flotilla bent on breaching Israel's Gaza Strip blockade — an incident…
Egyptian military closing Gaza tunnels, say officials
CAIRO: Egypt's military began an operation to close a network of smuggling tunnels under the Egypt-Gaza border following tension with Israel, security officials said Saturday. Hundreds of tunnels snake under…
Kuwait financial sector may draw money launderers, says IMF
DUBAI: Rapid growth of Kuwait's financial sector could create an attractive environment for money launderers and terrorism financers, the International Monetary Fund said in a report. "Although there is currently…
Egypt eliminated after Sierra Leone loss
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone: Defending champion and seven-time winner Egypt failed to qualify for the African Cup of Nations for the first time in more than 30 years after a 2-1…
Turkey puts squeeze on Egypt over Israel: analysts
CAIRO: Turkey's expulsion of the Israeli ambassador puts pressure on Egypt to downgrade ties following outrage over the border killings of Egyptian policemen, analysts said. But they said post-Mubarak Egypt's…