Egypt
Discussion of military’s status may be postponed until after elections
November 16, 2011
Discussion of military’s status may be postponed until after elections
The military council and government may postpone discussion of granting special status to the armed forces in a new constitution…
Following suicide attempt, fugitive minister negotiates turning himself in
November 16, 2011
Following suicide attempt, fugitive minister negotiates turning himself in
The psychiatrist of Youssef Boutros Ghali, the former finance minister who fled to London after 25 January, said that Ghali…
Seeds of dissent in the state TV fortress
November 16, 2011
Seeds of dissent in the state TV fortress
A group of employees inside the Egyptian state TV and radio building, Maspero, are hoping to revolutionize the decades-old media…
Washington reviews its Middle East policy
November 16, 2011
Washington reviews its Middle East policy
Egyptian TV’s website on Monday reported that US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Jacob Walles said…
Court ruling allows members of independent unions to run for parliament
November 16, 2011
Court ruling allows members of independent unions to run for parliament
The Qalyubiya Administrative Court on Wednesday issued a verdict enabling members of independent trade unions to run for parliament under…
Palestinian leader: Hamas-Fatah meeting to discuss govt formation
November 16, 2011
Palestinian leader: Hamas-Fatah meeting to discuss govt formation
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas Political Bureau Chief Khaled Meshaal will discuss the formation of a new government at…
Government receives voting ink, election monitor uniforms
November 16, 2011
Government receives voting ink, election monitor uniforms
Government officials received on Wednesday 510,000 bottles of phosphoric ink and uniforms for officials who will supervise the upcoming parliamentary…
Coptic pope flies to US for heart, kidney exams
November 16, 2011
Coptic pope flies to US for heart, kidney exams
Pope Shenouda III on Wednesday flew to the US on a two-week therapeutic trip for heart and kidney exams. A…
Wasat Party: Constitution already secures state’s religious identity
November 16, 2011
Wasat Party: Constitution already secures state’s religious identity
The moderate Islamist Wasat Party announced on Tuesday the final wording of its parliamentary electoral platform, saying there will be…
Israel ramps up military and intelligence efforts along Egyptian border
November 16, 2011
Israel ramps up military and intelligence efforts along Egyptian border
Israel has beefed up its military presence and intelligence activity along the border with Egypt in anticipation of terrorist attacks,…