Egypt
Egyptians protest at Libyan border over new visa rules
February 19, 2013
Egyptians protest at Libyan border over new visa rules
Residents of the western cities of Salloum and Sidi Barrani blocked the highway leading to Libya in protest against new…
Civil disobedience in Port Said continues for third day
February 19, 2013
Civil disobedience in Port Said continues for third day
A civil disobedience campaign in the strategic city of Port Said, at the northern end of the Suez Canal, continues…
Nour Party: Presidency must show evidence against dismissed adviser
February 19, 2013
Nour Party: Presidency must show evidence against dismissed adviser
Salafis called on the presidency to present evidence that Khaled Alam Eddin, the president’s advisor for environmental affairs who was…
Analysis: Egypt in political clinch as economic cliff looms
February 19, 2013
Analysis: Egypt in political clinch as economic cliff looms
Two years after a pro-democracy uprising, Egypt resembles a rickety bus rolling towards a cliff, its passengers too busy feuding…
Russia steps up Syria evacuation efforts for nationals
February 19, 2013
Russia steps up Syria evacuation efforts for nationals
Russia on Tuesday sent two planes to Syria to pick up Russians wanting to leave the conflict-torn country as the…
Hundreds of Palestinians stage hunger strikes in Israeli jails
February 19, 2013
Hundreds of Palestinians stage hunger strikes in Israeli jails
Some 800 Palestinians serving time in Israeli jails were on Tuesday refusing food in solidarity with four fellow inmates who…
English-language media play a vital role in telling Egypt’s story
February 19, 2013
English-language media play a vital role in telling Egypt’s story
On Sunday, former editor-in-chief of Ahram Online Hani Shukrallah, bid his final farewell to the organization, after a series of…
Tuesday’s papers: Turbulence within the army and Port Said civil disobedience
February 19, 2013
Tuesday’s papers: Turbulence within the army and Port Said civil disobedience
Al-Shorouk leads with, “prejudice against Sisi is suicide for the current political regime.” The paper reports that sources stated there…
Smartcard system for subsidized fuel to start in July
February 19, 2013
Smartcard system for subsidized fuel to start in July
Petroleum Minister Osama Kamal announced Monday that subsidized fuel will be distributed through a smartcard system starting in July. The…