Tag: egypt
Egypt’s military chief to run for presidency
Field Marshal Abdul Fattah al-Sisi has announced that he has resigned as Egypt's military chief in order to stand for the presidency.
In a widely...
Al Jazeera says three journalists held in Egypt after hotel broadcast
Al Jazeera said Egyptian security forces arrested three of its journalists after the interior ministry accused the Qatar-based television channel of broadcasting illegally from...
Mubarak allies cleared of corruption charges
Egyptian court has acquitted the two sons of former President Hosni Mubarak, and his last prime minister, Ahmed Shafiq, of charges of embezzlement.
Mr Shafiq,...
Egypt recovers ancient stolen statue
Egyptian police say they have recovered an ancient statue of Tutankhamun's sister, stolen during unrest in August.
The limestone figurine believed to be of Ankhesamon...
Pro-Morsi protest women freed after Egypt court ruling
Fourteen women jailed in Egypt over a protest in support of ousted President Mohammed Morsi have been freed after an appeal court ruling.
Seven juveniles...
