Egypt
Protests at five universities with the beginning of the school year
September 15, 2012
Protests at five universities with the beginning of the school year
The Universities of Alexandria, Damietta, Tanta, Assiut and Mansoura started the first day of the new school year Saturday with…
Seven police personnel injured in US Consulate clashes in Alexandria
September 15, 2012
Seven police personnel injured in US Consulate clashes in Alexandria
An official source from the Alexandria Security Directorate said Saturday that six soldiers and police officers were injured in clashes…
Fuel crisis sweeps governorates on first day of school
September 15, 2012
Fuel crisis sweeps governorates on first day of school
Egypt’s fuel crisis entered its second week Saturday, with drivers continuing to queue in front of gas stations, causing the…
Al-Azhar sheikh demands new international law criminalizing defamation of religion
September 15, 2012
Al-Azhar sheikh demands new international law criminalizing defamation of religion
Grand Sheikh of Al-Azhar Ahmed al-Tayyeb has demanded a UN resolution criminalizing blasphemy against Islam and other world religions,…
Former tourism minister’s trial adjourned to 17 December
September 15, 2012
Former tourism minister’s trial adjourned to 17 December
The Giza Criminal Court decided Saturday to adjourn the case against former Tourism Minister Zoheir Garana and fugitive…
Doctors threaten hospital strike, demand meeting with Morsy
September 15, 2012
Doctors threaten hospital strike, demand meeting with Morsy
The board of the Doctors Syndicate will call for a strike in all hospitals countrywide starting 1 October ,…
Man dies in embassy clashes, uneasy calm after protesters dispersed
September 15, 2012
Man dies in embassy clashes, uneasy calm after protesters dispersed
A man died Friday in clashes between protesters and security forces around the US Embassy related to the recent…
A day at the protests at the American Embassy in Cairo
September 15, 2012
A day at the protests at the American Embassy in Cairo
At this very moment, Americans are piling into movie theaters, cheering through their popcorn at the notion of the Islamic…
Google rejects White House request to pull Mohammad film clip
September 15, 2012
Google rejects White House request to pull Mohammad film clip
Google Inc rejected a request by the White House on Friday to reconsider its decision to keep online a controversial…
Update: Army restores calm at multinational force camp in Sinai
September 14, 2012
Update: Army restores calm at multinational force camp in Sinai
The Armed Forces, backed by about 50 tanks and armored vehicles, have regained control on the area surrounding a…