Egypt

April 22, 2013

Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi (AFP)
08:48 GMT

Mohamed Morsi has embarked on a cabinet reshuffle without consulting advisers, according to reports

Controversial attorney Nabih Al Wahsh couldn't take it anymore
08:41 GMT

In a shocking move, Sheikh Abdullah Badr's lawyer Nabih Al Wahsh flew the coop, and won't be a part of slamming actress Elham Shahin any more.

Egypt is set to amend its draft budget  in move to secure Egypt's $4.8 billion IMF loan
03:42 GMT

Subsidies and public sector salaries among expense items that could be squeezed in move to secure Egypt's $4.8 billion IMF loan.

April 21, 2013

Justice Minister Ahmed Mekki submitted his resignation to President Mohamed Morsi on Sunday.
16:04 GMT

Egyptian Minister of Justice Ahmed Mekki offers his resignation.

Egypt received $398.5 million in revenues from the Suez Canal in March, the latest statistics show
12:18 GMT

Figures reveal that a major source of foreign currency revenue earned Egypt 12.3 percent less in March than previous year.

Pressure's finally off for TV star Laila Elwi
11:17 GMT

Make up your mind, woman! After going back and forth, Laila Elwi finally pulled the plug on pushing for “Usfoor Al Janah” (Heavenly Bird) to be included this year's Ramadan drama marathon.

Russia is yet to decide whether it will offer Egypt a $2 billion loan (AFP PHOTO / HO / EGYPTIAN PRESIDENCY PRESS OFFICE)
10:40 GMT

No agreement has been reached on a $2bn loan from Russia following President Mohamed Morsi’s visit to the country, said Minister of Industry and Foreign Trade Hatem Saleh on Friday

The remaining 19 Arab Idol contestants sit on pins and needles
10:36 GMT

Eight smiling faces shine on the stage of the second season of Arab Idol, while another 19 wait on pins and needles to find out if they will be the final four selected by judges.

Egypt has resumed hot air balloon flights after an accident killed 19 tourists in February
10:11 GMT

Hot air balloon flights have resumed in Luxor, Upper Egypt for the first time since an accident killed 19 tourists in February.

Jordan's new poverty plan has been slammed as "inadequate"
08:37 GMT

Jordan's new plan to combat poverty in the country has been slammed as "inadequate".

Sherine loves to be in the spotlight
07:15 GMT

Sherine has halted all current projects to recover from a nasty fall down the stairs of her home. While most fans are offering her well wishes along with superstar Angham, others are calling it bluff and just another chance to be in the spotlight.

Egypt's negotiations with the IMF are not over, according to IMF chief Christine Lagarde
03:39 GMT

Negotiations between Egypt and the International Monetary Fund are not over yet, IMF chief Christine Lagarde told reporters in Washington on Thursday.

April 20, 2013

Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi has announced that a ministerial reshuffle is to be expected "soon."
21:26 GMT

Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi has announced that a ministerial reshuffle is to be expected "soon."

Raghda will star in Al Naqil's upcoming Ramadan drama
12:41 GMT

Legendary director Mohammad Al Naqli has revealed the final details for his upcoming Ramadan drama spectacular.

April 19, 2013

Protests at Presidential Palace, Cairo (Image used for illustrative purposes)
21:32 GMT

Scores are injured as Islamist anti-judiciary protesters clash with unknown rivals, demanding a 'cleansing' of the court membership. Rallies near Egypt's High Court in downtown Cairo erupted into violence as firearms were used leaving at least 95 injured.