Conflict surrounding Christian stand on Shoura elections
CAIRO: The upcoming Shoura Council (Upper House of Parliament) elections have triggered conflict over the Christians stance.On one hand, Al-Masry Al-Youm newspaper reported that close sources to Pope Shenouda is…
Australian Muslims urge unity under new mufti
SYDNEY: Leaders of Australia s Muslim community on Monday called for unity under new mufti Sheikh Fehmi Naji El-Imam after his controversial predecessor stepped down.The outspoken Sheikh Taj Aldin Al-Hilali,…
Fitch release on National Bank of Egypt UK
Fitch Ratings yesterday affirmed National Bank of Egypt UK s ratings at Issuer Default BB+ , Short-term B , Individual C/D and Support 3 . The Outlook on the Issuer…
Russian industrial zone would bring about $ 500 mln investments to Egypt – Rachid
HED: CAIRO: Minister of Trade and Industry Rachid Mohamed Rachid held a session of talks on Saturday with senior Russian officials on the sidelines of meetings of the Russian economic…
The China Phenomenon
CAIRO: "China Shakes the World by James Kynge became an immediate bestseller ever since it was published. Its success is well deserved, this well researched book is a must read…
Palestinian presidential guard thrown off Gaza building
GAZA CITY: A member of Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas s presidential guard was thrown off the roof of an 18-storey building on Sunday by Hamas members in central Gaza, medical…
Egypt regime, Islamists face off in advisory council elections
CAIRO: As Egyptians prepare to vote in elections for parliament s upper house on Monday, the opposition Muslim Brotherhood - the regime s main challenger in elections - has seen…
Chad, Egypt leaders discuss Darfur humanitarian corridors
CAIRO: Chadian President Idriss Deby Itno met his Egyptian counterpart Hosni Mubarak in Cairo on Monday and discussed a proposal for humanitarian corridors between Chad and Sudan s troubled Darfur…
Egypt court to rule on Nour release bid
CAIRO: An Egyptian court said on Tuesday it will decide in two weeks whether to release jailed opposition leader Ayman Nour on medical grounds, an announcement that raised hope among…
Violence disrupts Shoura elections, one dead
MENSHEYAT EL-QANATER, Giza: Shoura elections started with a bang, literally.A man was shot dead in a fight between supporters of rival candidates in Sharqia, State Information Service (SIS) announced yesterday…