Egypt
AUC back to school after compromise reached to end strike
October 2, 2012
AUC back to school after compromise reached to end strike
Students and staff at the American University in Cairo (AUC) resumed normal university life on Tuesday, as a compromise between…
Court adjourns lawsuit to release Mubarak for health reasons
October 2, 2012
Court adjourns lawsuit to release Mubarak for health reasons
The State Council’s Administrative Court on Tuesday adjourned until 30 October a lawsuit demanding the release of former President Hosni…
137 suspects in US Embassy clashes released
October 2, 2012
137 suspects in US Embassy clashes released
The Qasr al-Nil Misdemeanor Court on Tuesday released pending investigation 137 suspects in the September US Embassy clashes.
Maspero weapons theft trial postponed as witnesses fail to appear
October 2, 2012
Maspero weapons theft trial postponed as witnesses fail to appear
The North Cairo Criminal Court on Tuesday decided to adjourn the trial of two defendants accused of stealing a weapon…
Minister: Dispute with Nile Basin countries does not prevent cooperation
October 2, 2012
Minister: Dispute with Nile Basin countries does not prevent cooperation
Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Mohamed Bahaa Eddin said on Tuesday that the dispute over the Entebbe agreement between…
Saqqari first female contestant for FJP president
October 2, 2012
Saqqari first female contestant for FJP president
Souad al-Saqqari plans to be the first woman to run for the presidency of the Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice…
Bishop says Sinai Copts were not forced to evacuate
October 2, 2012
Bishop says Sinai Copts were not forced to evacuate
Bishop Quzman of North Sinai has denied reports that the region’s Coptic citizens have been forced to leave their homes…
Women’s rights threatened in new constitution, says NCW
October 2, 2012
Women’s rights threatened in new constitution, says NCW
The National Council for Women joined other women’s rights activists on Tuesday in criticizing a proposed provision in the new…
Essam al-Erian joins the race for Freedom and Justice Party chief
October 2, 2012
Essam al-Erian joins the race for Freedom and Justice Party chief
Veteran Islamist politician Essam al-Erian has joined the race to lead Egypt’s biggest political party, the Freedom and Justice Party.…
Salafi scholar conditionally supports teaching Bible passages
October 2, 2012
Salafi scholar conditionally supports teaching Bible passages
The Salafi Dawah, a board of Islamic Salafi scholars, has approved teaching passages from the Bible at schools, provided…