Egypt
With poor economy and lack of political incentives, newspapers struggle to survive
February 21, 2013
With poor economy and lack of political incentives, newspapers struggle to survive
Over the last two years, the number of privately owned newspapers in Egypt has multiplied — but so also have…
Shura Council approves SCC amendments to elections law
February 21, 2013
Shura Council approves SCC amendments to elections law
The Shura Council approved elections law amendments Thursday, as requested by the Supreme Constitutional Court. The regulations govern the upcoming…
Presidential adviser to visit Port Said; shipyard workers continue strike
February 21, 2013
Presidential adviser to visit Port Said; shipyard workers continue strike
The president’s social communication’s adviser, Emad Abdel Ghafour, plans to visit Port Said in two days, a source close to…
Local media: Morsy to set elections for May, unveil economic plan
February 21, 2013
Local media: Morsy to set elections for May, unveil economic plan
State-owned newspaper Al-Akhbar reported Thursday that President Mohamed Morsy is likely to set the nation’s upcoming parliamentary elections for some…
Thursday’s papers: Covering all the angles of Port Said’s civil disobedience
February 21, 2013
Thursday’s papers: Covering all the angles of Port Said’s civil disobedience
Numerous portrayals of the ongoing civil disobedience in Port Said dominate Thursday’s press. State-owned newspapers underlined the heavy financial losses…
Hamas condemns destruction of smuggling tunnels to Gaza
February 21, 2013
Hamas condemns destruction of smuggling tunnels to Gaza
Hamas condemned Egypt's decision to flood smuggling tunnels linking Sinai and Gaza, according to a statement Thursday.
Al-Azhar in response to Iranian news agency: We have only one face
February 21, 2013
Al-Azhar in response to Iranian news agency: We have only one face
In response to a report that the news conference held after Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s meeting with Al-Azhar’s grand sheikh…
Alam Eddin to sue Morsy for defamation
February 21, 2013
Alam Eddin to sue Morsy for defamation
Khaled Alam Eddin, who was recently dismissed from the presidential office, said Thursday he would sue President Mohamed Morsy to…
Down in the Delta: Frustration at state failures spurs fiery protests in Gharbiya and Sharqiya
February 21, 2013
Down in the Delta: Frustration at state failures spurs fiery protests in Gharbiya and Sharqiya
Clashes last Friday in the central Delta governorate of Gharbiya and across the broader Nile Delta are part of a…
Army reacts to video of military vehicle bearing religious slogan
February 21, 2013
Army reacts to video of military vehicle bearing religious slogan
Armed Forces spokesperson Ahmed Mohamed Ali said legal action has been taken against the driver of an army vehicle that…