Egypt
Morsy meets with interior minister over sexual harassment
October 30, 2012
Morsy meets with interior minister over sexual harassment
President Mohamed Morsy met with Interior Minister Ahmed Gamal Eddin on Tuesday to discuss security and ways to address widespread…
Rafah residents find ‘explosive belt’ in city square
October 30, 2012
Rafah residents find ‘explosive belt’ in city square
Rafah residents on Tuesday found an “explosive belt” in a square in the city and reported it to local security.
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Report: Poor security response to Eid harassment
October 30, 2012
Report: Poor security response to Eid harassment
A report by anti-harassment activists has rated security forces’ cooperation in following up on sexual harassment complaints at 5…
Ruling against former MP, presidential secretary on indecency expected Wednesday
October 30, 2012
Ruling against former MP, presidential secretary on indecency expected Wednesday
A Qalyubiya court is expected to rule Wednesday in public indecency cases against former Salafi MP Ali Wanees and a…
Case requesting Mubarak release on health grounds postponed
October 30, 2012
Case requesting Mubarak release on health grounds postponed
The Supreme Administrative Court on Tuesday postponed review of a case calling for the release of former President Hosni Mubarak…
Brotherhood campaign urges citizens to vote for constitution
October 30, 2012
Brotherhood campaign urges citizens to vote for constitution
The Muslim Brotherhood's Guidance Bureau has instructed Freedom and Justice Party leaders to organize a door-to-door campaign urging citizens to…
Copts fast for three days ahead of altar lottery
October 30, 2012
Copts fast for three days ahead of altar lottery
Starting Wednesday, Copts will fast for three days before the altar lottery is conducted on Sunday to choose the new…
Bahrain bans all protests after clashes
October 30, 2012
Bahrain bans all protests after clashes
Bahrain has banned all protests and gatherings to ensure security, the interior minister said Tuesday, after clashes erupted between…
Islamists call off Sharia protests
October 30, 2012
Islamists call off Sharia protests
Islamists have postponed demonstrations previously scheduled for Friday demanding Sharia as the main source of legislation in the country’s new constitution.
Spokesperson denounces websites for disputing military capabilities
October 30, 2012
Spokesperson denounces websites for disputing military capabilities
The Egyptian army spokesperson has denounced social networking pages which, he said, have questioned the capabilities of the military and…