Egypt
Eman Abdul Atti,’world’s heaviest woman,’ dies in hospital
Egypt
September 25, 2017
Eman Abdul Atti,’world’s heaviest woman,’ dies in hospital
Eman Abdul Atti, once known as the world’s heaviest woman, passed away Monday morning due to complications from heart disease…
Thousands go to Social Sodality offices in Minya to obtain ‘Poverty Proof’
Egypt
September 24, 2017
Thousands go to Social Sodality offices in Minya to obtain ‘Poverty Proof’
With the start of the school semester in Upper Egypt’s governorate of Minya, thousands of residents gathered on Sunday in…
Only terrorists will be deprived of Egyptian nationality, not opponents: Interior Ministry’s official
Egypt
September 24, 2017
Only terrorists will be deprived of Egyptian nationality, not opponents: Interior Ministry’s official
The Interior Ministry will only remove the Egyptian nationality from any citizen who is proven to be member of a…
Star of Sheikh Jackson apologizes to El-Gouna Film Festival for indecent remark
Cinema/TV
September 24, 2017
Star of Sheikh Jackson apologizes to El-Gouna Film Festival for indecent remark
Following his “indecent” remark about El-Gouna Film Festival’s display screen, the star of the renowned Egyptian film Sheikh Jackson Ahmed…
Press conference of Sheikh Jackson movie suspended following ‘indecent’ remark from star
Egypt
September 23, 2017
Press conference of Sheikh Jackson movie suspended following ‘indecent’ remark from star
The administration of El-Gouna Film Festival declared on Saturday that the press conference of the opening film of the festival…
Egypt’s trade unions show support for Africa’s UNESCO nominee Moushira Khattab
Egypt
September 23, 2017
Egypt’s trade unions show support for Africa’s UNESCO nominee Moushira Khattab
The official campaign of Moushira Khattab, the Egyptian candidate to lead the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO),…
One-year jail, LE30,000 fine to anyone who mocks Egyptian flag: Education Minister
Egypt
September 23, 2017
One-year jail, LE30,000 fine to anyone who mocks Egyptian flag: Education Minister
Education Minister Tarek Shawki issued on Friday a general order on all of Egypt’s schools stipulating one-year jail time and…
Muslim Brotherhood threatens to retaliate following death of ex-leader in jail
Egypt
September 23, 2017
Muslim Brotherhood threatens to retaliate following death of ex-leader in jail
The former Muslim Brotherhood leader Mahdi Akef passed away on Friday afternoon inside the Qasr El Einy hospital in Cairo.…
US will consider resuming halted military aid to Egypt: Trump
Egypt
September 23, 2017
US will consider resuming halted military aid to Egypt: Trump
The United States will consider resuming some suspended military assistance to Eypt, US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday. The…
Interior Ministry prepares for school year with comprehensive plan
Egypt
September 22, 2017
Interior Ministry prepares for school year with comprehensive plan
Egypt’s Interior Ministry began on Friday to implement a comprehensive security plan in preparation for the start of the school…