Egypt
Wednesday’s papers: Political parties meet over constitution, imprisoned blogger sends letter
November 2, 2011
Wednesday’s papers: Political parties meet over constitution, imprisoned blogger sends letter
The local press focuses Wednesday on a draft proposal of guidelines for a new constitution that has been the subject…
Famous Egyptian spy dies at age 74
November 2, 2011
Famous Egyptian spy dies at age 74
One of Egypt's most famous spies, who convinced the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad that he worked with them during the…
The military and the state-owned media: One hand?
November 1, 2011
The military and the state-owned media: One hand?
Despite the promise that it would not involve itself in politics beyond the transition of power to a civilian government,…
Former vice president leaves for Hajj
November 1, 2011
Former vice president leaves for Hajj
Egyptian ex-vice president and former intelligence chief, Omar Suleiman, has left for Saudi Arabia Tuesday to perform Hajj, or Islamic…
Luncheon meat below quality standards, say inspectors
November 1, 2011
Luncheon meat below quality standards, say inspectors
The Ministry of Social Solidarity says it has identified 12 Egyptian factories that produce luncheon meat below offical health standards.…
CIB: Banks have the right to question sources of donations
November 1, 2011
CIB: Banks have the right to question sources of donations
Laws relating to the Central Bank of Egypt give financial entities working in the banking sector the right not to…
Disabled protesters suspend sit-in outside cabinet
November 1, 2011
Disabled protesters suspend sit-in outside cabinet
A dozen people with special needs decided on Tuesday to suspend their sit-in in front of the cabinet, saying they…
My son told me he was tortured, says mother of deceased prisoner
November 1, 2011
My son told me he was tortured, says mother of deceased prisoner
The mother of Essam Atta, an inmate of Tora Prison who recently died in a hospital, told prosecutors that her…
Salafis cover ‘revealing’ statue in Alexandria
November 1, 2011
Salafis cover ‘revealing’ statue in Alexandria
People attending a rally of the Salafi al-Nour Party in Alexandria on Monday were surprised to see the organizers covering…
Policeman allegedly attacks court security chief during trial
November 1, 2011
Policeman allegedly attacks court security chief during trial
Hazzem al-Kholy, a police officer accused of killing protestors in the Zawya al-Hamra district, Cairo, is alleged to have attacked…