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Convicted ex-PM Olmert granted early release from prison
Date: 2017-06-29 09:39:03 GMT - palestine - International - SN:3 - ID:6872916
Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert was granted early release from prison on Thursday morning and is set to be released on July 2, Ha'aretz newspaper reported. The prosecution opposed the decision to commute his sentence by one-third, and requested ....
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Egyptian Air Defense Forces capable of preserving national security - commander
Date: 2017-06-29 09:36:24 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:2 - ID:6872912
The Egyptian Air Defense Forces (EADF) are ready to carry out all missions to preserve the country's national security and confront whoever thinks of approaching Egypt's airspace, Commander Major General Mohamed Ali Fahmi said Thursday. Speaking ....
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Cabinet raises fuel prices
Date: 2017-06-29 09:29:10 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:1 - ID:6872899
The cabinet approved an increase in fuel prices as of Thursday morning. The price of 80-octane fuel rose from 2.35 to 3.65 pounds per liter, while the price of 92-octane gasoline rose from 3.5 to 5 pounds per liter. As for diesel, its price ....
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Russian oil company Rosneft hit by cyber attack
Date: 2017-06-28 10:50:53 GMT - Russia - International - SN:5 - ID:6871825
Russian state-owned oil company Rosneft said Tuesday that it was hit by a “massive” cyberattack on its servers. “A massive hacker attack has hit the servers of the Company. We hope it has no relation to the ongoing court procedures,” the company ....
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New Turkish military operation in Syria possible - Erdogan
Date: 2017-06-28 10:45:46 GMT - Turkey - International - SN:4 - ID:6871817
Ankara is ready to launch a new military campaign similar to the Operation Euphrates Shield in northern Syria, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday. “Presently, negative processes are underway in Syria. In case they lead to a ....
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S. Korean president departs for Washington summit with Trump
Date: 2017-06-28 10:43:59 GMT - south korea - International - SN:3 - ID:6871814
South Korean President Moon Jae-in headed to the United States on Wednesday for a summit with his US counterpart Donald Trump, which will likely focus on how to rein in North Korea's growing nuclear and missile capabilities, as well as forming a ....
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Egypt delegation to UN accuses Qatar of funding terrorism in Libya
Date: 2017-06-28 10:41:57 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:2 - ID:6871807
Egypt has accused Qatar of supporting terrorist groups in Libya. Libya has become a safe haven for terrorists, said Tareq el Quni, assistant foreign minister for Arab Affairs, as he read out Egypt's statement before an anti-terror committee of ....
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PM greets president on 4th anniversary of June 30 revolution
Date: 2017-06-28 10:34:56 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:1 - ID:6871790
Prime Minister Sherif Ismail Wednesday sent a cable of greetings to President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on the 4th anniversary of the June 30 revolution. In the cable, Ismail wished Egypt further progress and prosperity. ....
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President Sisi receives warm welcome in Uganda
Date: 2017-06-22 08:37:09 GMT - Uganda - Egypt - SN:7 - ID:6865362
Dozens of Ugandans played folk music, beat drums and performed African dances to welcome President Abdel Fattah El Sisi upon his arrival at Entebbe International Airport on Thursday. Sisi will take part in the two-day summit of heads of state of ....
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Police ready to protect vital facilities in Eid
Date: 2017-06-22 08:36:07 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:6 - ID:6865361
Interior Minister Magdy Abdel Ghaffar issued directives to his security agencies to adopt decisive measures to foil any attempt to mar Eidul Fitr celebrations, a security source said. The minister has put the final touches of Eidul Fitr security ....