Egypt
Sexually harassed Egyptian woman wins via social media
October 31, 2015
Sexually harassed Egyptian woman wins via social media
Somaya Tarek wanted to speak out as a survivor of sexual harassment. Instead she found herself twice victimized.Once by a…
Congress to hold hearing on Egypt’s human rights Tuesday
October 31, 2015
Congress to hold hearing on Egypt’s human rights Tuesday
The US Congress will hold a hearing on November 3 concerning what it describes as “commonplace” human rights abuses in Egypt…
UPDATE 4: Russian airliner with 224 aboard crashes in Egypt’s Sinai, all killed
October 31, 2015
UPDATE 4: Russian airliner with 224 aboard crashes in Egypt’s Sinai, all killed
A Russian airliner carrying 224 passengers and crew crashed in Egypt's Sinai peninsula on Saturday after losing radar contact and…
Egypt turnout 21.7% in first round run-off: officials
October 30, 2015
Egypt turnout 21.7% in first round run-off: officials
The first round run-off in Egypt's parliamentary election produced a turnout of 21.7 percent, officials announced Friday, reflecting disinterest in…
Egyptian sculptor awarded Russia’s Pushkin medal
October 30, 2015
Egyptian sculptor awarded Russia’s Pushkin medal
Russian President Vladimir Putin awarded Egyptian painter and sculptor Osama Sorour, Egypt's former cultural adviser in Russia, the Pushkin Medal. The…
Uber Egypt partners with anti-sexual harassment initiative
October 30, 2015
Uber Egypt partners with anti-sexual harassment initiative
The Sexual Harassment Map initiative announced a joint campaign with Uber Egypt to confront the phenomenon of sexual harassment. The initiative's…
Mild weather, rain expected Saturday
October 30, 2015
Mild weather, rain expected Saturday
Mild weather is expected in the north and moderate weather in Cairo and north Upper Egypt on Saturday. The weather…
Twitter users launch ‘Where is Massouny?’ hashtag
October 30, 2015
Twitter users launch ‘Where is Massouny?’ hashtag
Twitter users launched a hashtag called "Where is Massouny?" to demand the disclosure of the whereabouts of activist Mostafa Massouny. Massouny…
Six policemen injured in Arish IED blast
October 30, 2015
Six policemen injured in Arish IED blast
Six policemen were injured in an IED blast Thursday on the international road in the North Sinai city of Arish. The…
Govt to disburse 10% bonus to public business sector workers, excludes protesting workers
October 30, 2015
Govt to disburse 10% bonus to public business sector workers, excludes protesting workers
The Cabinet responded to months-long protests by laborers demanding the 10 percent annual bonus announced by a presidential decree. The Investment…