Egypt
Egypt’s military council partially responds to opposition demands
September 24, 2011
Egypt’s military council partially responds to opposition demands
The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) has responded in part to the demands of political powers with regards…
Official denies media claims of Egyptians’ involvement in Eilat attack
September 24, 2011
Official denies media claims of Egyptians’ involvement in Eilat attack
An Egyptian official source dismissed as false Israeli media reports claiming that an attack on the Israeli city of Eilat,…
Khaled Saeed murder trial adjourned for study of latest forensics report
September 24, 2011
Khaled Saeed murder trial adjourned for study of latest forensics report
ALEXANDRIA - Alexandria's criminal court on Saturday adjourned, until 22 October, the trial of two policemen implicated in the death…
Thousands of teachers protest for dismissal of minister, minimum wage
September 24, 2011
Thousands of teachers protest for dismissal of minister, minimum wage
Thousands of teachers on Saturday protested in front of the cabinet's headquarters in downtown Cairo to call for the removal…
French reporter banned entry to Egypt
September 24, 2011
French reporter banned entry to Egypt
Security authorities at Cairo International Airport on Saturday prevented a French reporter from entering Egypt, saying she is banned from…
Mubarak trial adjourned until October, plaintiffs’ lawyers challenge judge
September 24, 2011
Mubarak trial adjourned until October, plaintiffs’ lawyers challenge judge
The testimony of Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi in the trial of former President Hosni Mubarak lasted one hour, judicial sources…
2/3 of parliamentary seats to be won through list-based sytem, say papers
September 24, 2011
2/3 of parliamentary seats to be won through list-based sytem, say papers
The ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) has decided to amend draft parliamentary laws so that two thirds…
Thugs attack cafe near Tahrir Square
September 24, 2011
Thugs attack cafe near Tahrir Square
A group of people with bladed weapons on Friday attacked a cafe near the stockmarket in downtown Cairo. The assailants…
Tantawi testifies in Mubarak’s trial
September 24, 2011
Tantawi testifies in Mubarak’s trial
Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi gave his testimony in the trial of former President Hosni Mubarak on Saturday morning. Tantawi’s testimony,…
Egypt owes New York City US$1.9 million in parking fines
September 24, 2011
Egypt owes New York City US$1.9 million in parking fines
NEW YORK - Before world leaders head home on Friday from the United Nations General Assembly, New York City…