Egypt
Trial of accused gang leader adjourned to 3 November
October 3, 2012
Trial of accused gang leader adjourned to 3 November
The Alexandria Criminal Court on Wednesday adjourned the thuggery trial of Sabry Nakhnoukh Helmy and his associate Mohamed Abdel Samad,…
Okasha trial adjourned to 7 November
October 3, 2012
Okasha trial adjourned to 7 November
The Giza Criminal Court on Wednesday adjourned the trial of television presenter Tawfiq Okasha to 7 November. Okasha, the owner…
Two minors in Beni Suef accused of blasphemy
October 3, 2012
Two minors in Beni Suef accused of blasphemy
Egyptian prosecutors are bearing witness to a wave of blasphemy accusations following the production of "Innocence of Muslims," a movie…
Stuck between state and corporate owners, some journalists seek another way
October 3, 2012
Stuck between state and corporate owners, some journalists seek another way
When the editor-in-chief of Al-Badeel newspaper, Khalid al-Balshy, was told by owners that his efforts were no longer appreciated, he…
Trial of accused ‘eye sniper’ on hold for forensic reports
October 3, 2012
Trial of accused ‘eye sniper’ on hold for forensic reports
Cairo Criminal Court postponed on Wednesday the trial of the so-called “eye sniper” to 5 November to wait for forensic…
Wednesday’s papers: Eagle or no eagle?
October 3, 2012
Wednesday’s papers: Eagle or no eagle?
The coverage of the military’s Operation Eagle, launched in Sinai in August to purge criminal and militant strongholds, continues…
Microbus drivers strike for second day against fines
October 3, 2012
Microbus drivers strike for second day against fines
Dozens of microbus drivers are on strike for a second day Wednesday, as they push for the cancellation of what…
Nour leader: Dispute to end soon
October 3, 2012
Nour leader: Dispute to end soon
Tarek Fahim, secretary of the administrative office of the Nour Party in Alexandria, predicted that party’s ongoing internal crisis would…