Egypt
Blocking internet pornography a priority for telecom minister
March 22, 2012
Blocking internet pornography a priority for telecom minister
The government is taking steps to completely block internet pornography in Egypt, according to Minister of Telecommunications and Information Technology…
Omar Suleiman will announce presidential bid next week, sources say
March 22, 2012
Omar Suleiman will announce presidential bid next week, sources say
Sources close to former Vice President Omar Suleiman said he told close associates during a meeting at his home last…
Parliamentary proposal to re-write Mubarak era history
March 22, 2012
Parliamentary proposal to re-write Mubarak era history
The People’s Assembly’s Information and Tourism Committee is seeking to review history books to correct what it described as “falsehoods”…
Path set by constitutional referendum seems unlikely
March 22, 2012
Path set by constitutional referendum seems unlikely
As the countdown for presidential elections races on, uncertainty continues to mar Egypt's transitional path since the new president may…
Presidential hopefuls bring in more than 250,000 signatures
March 22, 2012
Presidential hopefuls bring in more than 250,000 signatures
Presidential hopefuls have filed more than 250,000 total signatures from supporters since the nomination process began on 10 March, said…
Three tourists injured, driver dies in highway accident
March 22, 2012
Three tourists injured, driver dies in highway accident
A driver died and three Danish citizens were injured in an accident after their tour bus turned over on the…
Police officers stage protest at Interior Ministry
March 22, 2012
Police officers stage protest at Interior Ministry
Dozens of low-ranking police officers staged a protest outside the Interior Ministry Thursday to demand higher salaries, promotions, relocation to…
Minister denies rumors of govt reconciliation with former regime
March 22, 2012
Minister denies rumors of govt reconciliation with former regime
Minister of Foreign Trade and Industry Mahmoud Issa denied the government is mulling reconciliation with imprisoned and runaway members of…
The people want a free judiciary
March 22, 2012
The people want a free judiciary
While grappling with many unattended revolutionary demands, Egypt has witnessed during recent months a series of high profile court cases…
Holy Synod chooses Bishop Pachomius as acting patriarch
March 22, 2012
Holy Synod chooses Bishop Pachomius as acting patriarch
Members of the Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church have unanimously proposed Bishop Pachomius to serve as the church’s…