Egypt
DP World sues striking workers
October 15, 2012
DP World sues striking workers
Dubai Ports World, the company operating the Ain Sokhna port, filed charges against striking workers on Monday, accusing them of…
TV host accused of defaming judiciary released on bail
October 15, 2012
TV host accused of defaming judiciary released on bail
TV host Reem Maged was released from custody on LE500 bail on Monday. Maged is accused of defaming the judiciary…
Qatari spy chief leaves Cairo after two-day visit
October 15, 2012
Qatari spy chief leaves Cairo after two-day visit
Qatari intelligence chief Ahmed Nasser bin Jassim al-Thani left Cairo on Monday evening, according to Egyptian news reports. Thani…
Sorour back in custody, arrest warrant issued for Ibrahim Kamel
October 15, 2012
Sorour back in custody, arrest warrant issued for Ibrahim Kamel
New charges are being leveled at former officials from ousted President Hosni Mubarak’s regime, who just last week were acquitted…
Petroleum minister: Gas exports to Jordan, Spain halted
October 15, 2012
Petroleum minister: Gas exports to Jordan, Spain halted
Petroleum Minister Osama Kamal said that Egypt has stopped exporting gas to Jordan and Spain because of increasing gas consumption…
As work on final draft of constitution begins, Salafis mobilize against it
October 15, 2012
As work on final draft of constitution begins, Salafis mobilize against it
The Constituent Assembly has begun preparing the final draft of the new constitution, said Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mohamed Mahsoub Abdel…
Independent unions declare new alliance
October 15, 2012
Independent unions declare new alliance
In a historic development, two independent workers’ groups and several political parties joined forces on Monday to establish the National…
Police shoot street vendor dead
October 15, 2012
Police shoot street vendor dead
Clashes erupted in Giza Square on Monday between street vendors and security forces, leaving one street vendor dead, and another…
Public prosecutor investigates Tahrir violence
October 15, 2012
Public prosecutor investigates Tahrir violence
The public prosecution announced on Monday the start of investigations into 53 complaints filed over the clashes that took place…