Year: 2014

Rights group decries lack of women in new cabinet

Egyptian Centre for Women’s Rights calls for introduction on quotas for women…

Daily News Egypt

Two journalists released, third has detention extended 15 days

Feras Shamsan and Karim Al-Behairy released on Monday, while Ahmed Fouad remains…

Ali Omar

Sawiris to buy into German travel group FTI

Sawiris, a member of Egypt’s richest family, runs Orascom Development Holding, operating…

Daily News Egypt

UN deputy envoy to Syria wants to quit post: Spokesman

Brahimi took over from his predecessor, Kofi Annan, as UN-Arab League peace…

Daily News Egypt

Iraq forces battle militants, other violence kills 10

Violence has surged to a level not seen since 2008, when Iraq…

Daily News Egypt

Time has come for Egypt to ‘build a better future’: Fahmy

Foreign minister expresses concern about a spate of violence against Egyptians in…

Rana Muhammad Taha

Egypt court bans Hamas activities

Hamas describes the court decision as “politicised” as tensions between the group…

Hend Kortam

Morsi ‘presidential palace’ trial adjourned to Thursday

Court to consider a request to replace two of the trials judges

Ali Omar

Egypt army chief ‘can’t ignore demands’ for presidential bid

Sisi is seen by his supporters as a strong hand who can…

Daily News Egypt

Egypt deports US anti-war activist travelling to Gaza

Medea Benjamin, who co-founded the CodePink anti-war group, was detained on arrival…

Daily News Egypt