Egypt
Labor protests on the rise, with demonstrations across sectors
September 17, 2012
Labor protests on the rise, with demonstrations across sectors
A wave of fresh labor protests has hit the country this week at schools, universities and government bodies, mostly demanding…
Monday’s papers: Strikes hit the front pages
September 17, 2012
Monday’s papers: Strikes hit the front pages
After several days of protests over a film about Prophet Mohamed deemed insulting, Monday’s newspapers moved to social and economic…
Military: Sinai operation against militants is ongoing
September 17, 2012
Military: Sinai operation against militants is ongoing
The Armed Forces are still fighting suspected militants in Sinai, the general command of the Armed Forces said Sunday night…
AUC students set to resume blockade Wednesday
September 17, 2012
AUC students set to resume blockade Wednesday
Members of the American University in Cairo student movement blocked the university gates Sunday, not allowing students to enter. Many…
Cairo public transport strike off to an uncertain start
September 17, 2012
Cairo public transport strike off to an uncertain start
Several thousand bus drivers, mechanics, engineers and fare collectors employed at the Public Transport Authority went on strike Saturday and…
Armed Forces chief of staff visits Saudi Arabia
September 16, 2012
Armed Forces chief of staff visits Saudi Arabia
Armed Forces Chief of Staff Sidqy Sobhy arrived for his first visit to Saudi Arabia Sunday to hold talks with…
Canada shuts embassies in Cairo, Tripoli, Khartoum
September 16, 2012
Canada shuts embassies in Cairo, Tripoli, Khartoum
MONTREAL — Canada closed its embassies in Cairo, Tripoli and Khartoum for the day Sunday as a safety precaution for…
Jama’a al-Islamiya asks Morsy to cancel US visit
September 16, 2012
Jama’a al-Islamiya asks Morsy to cancel US visit
Jama’a al-Islamiya has called on President Mohamed Morsy to cancel his visit to the United States on 23 September to…
Interior Ministry: 142 to be charged for US Embassy breach
September 16, 2012
Interior Ministry: 142 to be charged for US Embassy breach
The Public Prosecution has said 142 people would be indicted for their alleged involvement in storming the US Embassy in…
Activists launch signature campaign to disband Constituent Assembly
September 16, 2012
Activists launch signature campaign to disband Constituent Assembly
Some 500 activists on Sunday launched a campaign to collect 1 million signatures calling for the dissolution of the Constituent…