Egypt
Palestinian president to hold various meetings in Cairo this week
September 10, 2011
Palestinian president to hold various meetings in Cairo this week
Palestinian Ambassador to Cairo Barakat al-Farra said on Saturday that Palestine's President Mahmoud Abbas will arrive in Cairo on Monday…
Co-opting Egypt’s farmers no longer feasible after 25 January
September 10, 2011
Co-opting Egypt’s farmers no longer feasible after 25 January
Amid rising labor and social protests across Egypt, the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) planned to breathe…
Ahly fans referred to trial following riots
September 10, 2011
Ahly fans referred to trial following riots
Egypt's Public Prosecutor decided on Saturday to refer nine Ahly Football Club fans for speedy trials on 14 September, and…
Egypt to try those behind Israel mission violence in emergency court
September 10, 2011
Egypt to try those behind Israel mission violence in emergency court
Egypt said on Saturday it would send those who incited or took part in the violence targeting the Israeli embassy…
Giza governor promises not to build another wall around Israeli Embassy
September 10, 2011
Giza governor promises not to build another wall around Israeli Embassy
Giza Governor Ali Abdel Rahman pledged on Saturday not to build any more walls around the Israeli Embassy after violent…
Israeli PM condemns embassy attack in Egypt
September 10, 2011
Israeli PM condemns embassy attack in Egypt
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday condemned the overnight attack on his country's embassy in the Egyptian capital, saying…
Thousands of teachers protest outside cabinet building
September 10, 2011
Thousands of teachers protest outside cabinet building
About 15,000 teachers protested on Saturday morning outside the cabinet building to demand higher wages and benefits, and the dismissal…
Court to decide if military trials for civilians constitutional
September 10, 2011
Court to decide if military trials for civilians constitutional
Egypt’s military rulers received a major blow on Saturday when a court in Cairo referred the legal provision for trying civilians…
Egypt’s ruling army rejects PM resignation, says TV
September 10, 2011
Egypt’s ruling army rejects PM resignation, says TV
Egypt's ruling military council rejected an offer to resign by Prime Minister Essam Sharaf on Saturday after violent clashes around…
Young doctors start part-time strike
September 10, 2011
Young doctors start part-time strike
Dozens of young Egyptian doctors protested outside the Ministry of Health in Cairo on Saturday to demand higher wages, better…