Egypt
TV and the people: Ramadan channel trades soaps for politics
August 12, 2012
TV and the people: Ramadan channel trades soaps for politics
Cairo’s street and bridges were strewn with billboards bearing the phrase “Al-Qahira wal Nas” — “Cairo and the People” —…
Qatar to give Egypt US$2 billion
August 11, 2012
Qatar to give Egypt US$2 billion
After meeting Saturday with President Mohamed Morsi, Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani announced that Qatar will deposit…
Al-Dostour newspaper under investigation for sedition
August 11, 2012
Al-Dostour newspaper under investigation for sedition
The privately owned daily newspaper Al-Dostour is being investigated on charges of insulting President Mohamed Morsy, state-run MENA reported on…
Okasha supporters protest closure of Faraeen Channel
August 11, 2012
Okasha supporters protest closure of Faraeen Channel
Dozens of supporters of the controversial TV host Tawfik Okasha staged a demonstration on Saturday outside the office of the…
Finance minister: Budget gives priority to Sinai development project
August 11, 2012
Finance minister: Budget gives priority to Sinai development project
Finance Minister Momtaz al-Saeed announced Saturday that the state budget for the coming year gives priority to a broad national…
Rights delegation visits Mubarak in prison hospital
August 11, 2012
Rights delegation visits Mubarak in prison hospital
A delegation from the National Council for Human Rights visited Tora Prison Hospital Saturday to investigate the detention conditions of…
Arab League holds emergency meeting Sunday in Saudi Arabia
August 11, 2012
Arab League holds emergency meeting Sunday in Saudi Arabia
The Arab League announced Saturday it will hold an emergency meeting of Arab foreign ministers in Jeddah Sunday ahead…
Former petroleum minister sentenced to prison challenges verdict
August 11, 2012
Former petroleum minister sentenced to prison challenges verdict
Gameel Saeed, a lawyer for Former Petroleum Minister Sameh Fahmy, challenged the verdict against his client at the Court…
Forensic official: It is impossible to identify Sinai attackers through DNA tests
August 11, 2012
Forensic official: It is impossible to identify Sinai attackers through DNA tests
Despite performing an autopsy and taking samples from the bodies for genetic testing, a forensic official ruled out Saturday…
Iftar before Tora prison to demand civilian detainees’ release
August 11, 2012
Iftar before Tora prison to demand civilian detainees’ release
The April 6 Youth Movement will organize an iftar and a candlelight vigil in front of Tora prison Saturday…