Egypt
Maid in Egypt: Domestic workers organize
October 1, 2012
Maid in Egypt: Domestic workers organize
Egypt’s first labor union for domestic maids was established early this month and already claims a membership of some 300…
Liberal, secular ‘infidels’ must be prosecuted, says Brotherhood preacher
September 30, 2012
Liberal, secular ‘infidels’ must be prosecuted, says Brotherhood preacher
Liberals, modernists and secularists are infidels and must be brought to trial for abandoning Islam, according to an ultra-conservative preacher…
Israeli paper: Morsy willing to meet Israeli president after US election
September 30, 2012
Israeli paper: Morsy willing to meet Israeli president after US election
Mohamed Morsy is willing to meet with Israeli President Shimon Peres and other Israeli officials following the US presidential election,…
Mubarak and Adly appeals to be heard starting 23 December
September 30, 2012
Mubarak and Adly appeals to be heard starting 23 December
The Court of Cassation on Sunday set 23 December as the first session of an appeal hearing for the life…
Update: Tawfiq Okasha released from custody after arrest Sunday
September 30, 2012
Update: Tawfiq Okasha released from custody after arrest Sunday
Tawfiq Okasha has been released from custody after being arrested on Sunday over five charges made against him, state news…
Protests near presidential palace demand govt compensation, home ownership
September 30, 2012
Protests near presidential palace demand govt compensation, home ownership
Two protests were held near the presidential palace on Sunday, as released detainees demanded compensation from the Interior Ministry and…
Doctors at 540 state hospitals to begin partial strike Monday
September 30, 2012
Doctors at 540 state hospitals to begin partial strike Monday
The Doctors Syndicate plans to begin a partial strike on Monday in around 540 state-run hospitals nationwide. In a Saturday…
Jama’a al-Islamiya plans to run in elections on independent lists
September 30, 2012
Jama’a al-Islamiya plans to run in elections on independent lists
Candidates of the Construction and Development Party, the political arm of Jama’a al-Islamiya, will run in the upcoming parliamentary…
Sabbahi eyes Parliament majority
September 30, 2012
Sabbahi eyes Parliament majority
Popular leftist politician and former presidential candidate Hamdeen Sabbahi said on Saturday he is confident a coalition of leftist groups…
Morsy in Turkey: Gaza border is open, Syria repression must end
September 30, 2012
Morsy in Turkey: Gaza border is open, Syria repression must end
The border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip will remain open, President Mohamed Morsy told the general conference of…