Egypt
Essam al-Erian: The US fails to live up to values of freedom and democracy
March 19, 2013
Essam al-Erian: The US fails to live up to values of freedom and democracy
Vice President of the Freedom and Justice Party Essam al-Erian accused the US on Tuesday of undermining democratic values…
Fuel shortage violence leads to deaths and injuries
March 19, 2013
Fuel shortage violence leads to deaths and injuries
Violence associated with an escalating diesel fuel shortage occurred in several governorates across Egypt on Sunday.
Ghassan Hitto voted premier of Syria’s rebel territory
March 19, 2013
Ghassan Hitto voted premier of Syria’s rebel territory
Syria's main opposition National Coalition early Tuesday elected Ghassan Hitto, a former US-based IT executive with Islamist leanings, as prime…
Moussa: time not suitable for elections
March 19, 2013
Moussa: time not suitable for elections
Conference Party Chief Amr Moussa, leading member of the National Salvation Front (NSF) said on Monday that it is…
Salafi leader arrested in deadly Shubra family feud
March 19, 2013
Salafi leader arrested in deadly Shubra family feud
Police arrested prominent Salafi leader Gamal Saber on Tuesday in connection with a deadly family feud in Shubra district that…
First civilian police company to be established
March 18, 2013
First civilian police company to be established
The first civil police company will be established in Assiut, an enthusiast of the idea of civil police in…
Minister threatens to sue striking bakers
March 18, 2013
Minister threatens to sue striking bakers
All "reckless" bakeries that respond to calls for civil disobedience will be shut down, warned Supply Minister Bassem Ouda on…
Chief editor resigns from Supreme Council for Journalism
March 18, 2013
Chief editor resigns from Supreme Council for Journalism
Khaled Salah, editor-in-chief of the independent daily Youm7 newspaper and member of the Supreme Council for Journalism, announced his resignation…
Prosecutor general issues gag order on Mubarak corruption case
March 18, 2013
Prosecutor general issues gag order on Mubarak corruption case
Prosecutor General Talaat Abdallah issued a gag order on investigations into President Hosni Mubarak's alleged misappropriation of state funds. The…