Egypt
In run-up to election, local polls produce both anticipation and skepticism
May 21, 2012
In run-up to election, local polls produce both anticipation and skepticism
Over the past 60 years, the only use for public opinion polling ahead of presidential election in Egypt would have…
Bicycles keep girls in school in poor Indian state, giving hope for better literacy
May 21, 2012
Bicycles keep girls in school in poor Indian state, giving hope for better literacy
RAMPUR SINGHARA, India — The daily trip to high school was expensive, long and eventually too much for Indian teenager…
Egyptian presidential campaign blackout begins
May 21, 2012
Egyptian presidential campaign blackout begins
A ban on presidential campaigning entered into force on Monday with two days to go for Egypt's first election since…
Israeli expert: Moussa a rival, but Abouel Fotouh hostile to Israel
May 20, 2012
Israeli expert: Moussa a rival, but Abouel Fotouh hostile to Israel
Presidential candidate Amr Moussa sees Israel as a rival that should be fought through diplomatic and political means, as opposed…
Morsy victory would affect Palestinian reconciliation talks, says Fatah official
May 20, 2012
Morsy victory would affect Palestinian reconciliation talks, says Fatah official
The outcome of Egypt’s upcoming presidential election will directly impact Palestinian reconciliation efforts, said the Fatah official responsible for reconciliation…
In Qena, tribal influence could sway election
May 20, 2012
In Qena, tribal influence could sway election
QENA — Visiting the Upper Egyptian city of Qena for the second time in three months, presidential candidate Ahmed Shafiq…
Judges form parallel committee to monitor presidential contest
May 20, 2012
Judges form parallel committee to monitor presidential contest
The vice president of the Court of Cassation said the integrity of the presidential election set for Wednesday and Thursday…
Abouel Fotouh ‘deeply disturbed’ by reports of new constitutional declaration
May 20, 2012
Abouel Fotouh ‘deeply disturbed’ by reports of new constitutional declaration
Presidential candidate Abdel Moneim Abouel Fotouh said Sunday he is “deeply disturbed” by reports that the ruling military council will…
Activists, rights groups struggle to keep Abbasseya detainees in limelight
May 20, 2012
Activists, rights groups struggle to keep Abbasseya detainees in limelight
While the country is preoccupied with the presidential election set for Wednesday and Thursday, certain activists, politicians and human rights…
Treason accusations against Mubarak, ex-officials referred to prosecution
May 20, 2012
Treason accusations against Mubarak, ex-officials referred to prosecution
Accusations of high treason made by several public figures against Hosni Mubarak and other formal officials have been referred to…