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UN says over 7,000 child casualties verified in Syria since 2013
Date: 2018-07-27 21:08:41 GMT - USA - Arab world - SN:13 - ID:7507821
The United Nations has verified that more than 7,000 children have lost their lives or been injured in the Syrian conflict since 2013 — and cites unverified reports putting the number "way beyond 20,000," a UN envoy said on Friday. Virginia ....
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EU amb. participates in UNFPA marathon in Alexandria
Date: 2018-07-27 20:59:21 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:12 - ID:7507817
European Union Ambassador in Cairo Ivan Surkos participated on Friday in a marathon that was held at Alexandria Corniche. The rally was organized by the Egyptian Youths and Sports Ministry in cooperation with the United Nations Population Fund ....
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Four people arrested following shooting at police in east London
Date: 2018-07-27 20:58:14 GMT - United Kingdom - International - SN:11 - ID:7507815
British police are appealing for witnesses after officers were caught in a gun battle in the streets of east London when suspects opened fire on their vehicle, Daily Mail reported. Officers were called to Lascelle Close in Leytonstone at 10.45pm ....
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Actor Mohamed Sharaf dies aged 55
Date: 2018-07-27 20:55:16 GMT - Egypt - Arts - SN:10 - ID:7507813
Actor Mohamed Sharaf died on Friday in Alexandria at the age 55 after a long battle with heart disease. Sharaf participated in dozens of films, series, and plays including Aasef Ala El-Iz'ag, X-Large, Al Rahina, Cabaret, Arabesque, Ser El Arad, ....
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At least 5,000 evacuated in California wildfire
Date: 2018-07-27 20:53:05 GMT - USA - International - SN:9 - ID:7507812
More than 5,000 people have been evacuated as the US authorities expect a destructive blaze in Northern California to continue moving into urban areas, ABC News reported on Friday. California Governor's Office of Emergency Services spokesman ....
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Egyptian thrower Rana Khaled qualifies for 2018 Olympic Games
Date: 2018-07-27 19:06:56 GMT - Algeria - Sport - SN:8 - ID:7507749
Egyptian athlete Rana Khaled won the discus throw gold medal Friday at the African Youth Games, currently held in Algeria. With the win, Khaled qualified for the 2018 Summer Youth Olympic Games, to be hosted by Argentina's Buenos Aires. Egypt ....
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FM condoles with his Greek counterpart over fire victims
Date: 2018-07-27 18:49:27 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:7 - ID:7507740
Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry expressed his heartfelt condolences to his Greek counterpart Nikos Kotzias over the victims of Greek forest fires that erupted at the vicinity of Mati and Ravina resorts eastern Athens leaving 81 persons dead and at ....
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Awqaf min. hails Sisi over giving great attention to youths
Date: 2018-07-27 18:39:13 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:6 - ID:7507735
Awqaf Minister Mohamed Gomaa lauded on Friday President Abdel Fattah El Sisi over giving great attention to youths. In testaments to MENA, the minister added that Sisi's action drove the state's institutions to appreciate the youth's ....
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Finance min.: Political leadership 'backbone' of economic reform policies
Date: 2018-07-27 18:14:06 GMT - Egypt - Economy - SN:5 - ID:7507714
Finance Minister Mohamed Maait said that the political leadership fully backs economic reform policies aiming at restoring higher economic growth rates. In a statement on Friday, the finance minister said that President Abdel Fattah El Sisi ....
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USCIRF extols President Sisi's efforts to protect religious freedom
Date: 2018-07-27 17:50:47 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:4 - ID:7507681
The chairman and members of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) have commended President Abdel Fattah El Sisi's tangible efforts to protect religious freedom in Egypt. This was announced by Assistant Foreign Minister for ....
