Egypt
Egyptian policeman suspended for growing beard
February 20, 2012
Egyptian policeman suspended for growing beard
An Egyptian policeman has been suspended for allowing his beard to grow in violation of regulations, a security official said…
Court orders the unfreezing of assets belonging to Brotherhood tycoons
February 20, 2012
Court orders the unfreezing of assets belonging to Brotherhood tycoons
Egypt's stock market was ordered to unfreeze all the assets owned by two prominent businessmen affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood…
Muslim Brotherhood equivocates on presidency — for now
February 20, 2012
Muslim Brotherhood equivocates on presidency — for now
As the countdown to the presidential election begins, Egypt’s largest political group, the Muslim Brotherhood, remains undecided on endorsing a…
Profile: Bassem Youssef professionalizes satire
February 20, 2012
Profile: Bassem Youssef professionalizes satire
Bassem Youssef is visibly exhausted. A man known for his vitality and humor both on and off-screen, he seems tired,…
15 kg tumor removed from Assiut resident’s abdomen
February 20, 2012
15 kg tumor removed from Assiut resident’s abdomen
A tumor weighing 15 kg was successfully removed on Monday from the abdomen of an Assiut Governorate resident by a…
Egyptian authorities prevent Swedish NGO worker from leaving country
February 20, 2012
Egyptian authorities prevent Swedish NGO worker from leaving country
Cairo International Airport authorities on Monday prevented a Swedish NGO worker from leaving the country to Cyprus. His name was…
Senior judge’s comments about Sharia law stir debate
February 20, 2012
Senior judge’s comments about Sharia law stir debate
The statements of Ahmed al-Zend, the head of the Egyptian Judges’ Club, in which he said that Egypt’s judges are…
Virginity test victim, lawyer disappointed with case progression
February 20, 2012
Virginity test victim, lawyer disappointed with case progression
The case filed by virginity test victim Samira Ibrahim in military court against the military doctor who violated her and…
Libyans and Egyptians exchange gunfire, stones at Salloum border crossing
February 20, 2012
Libyans and Egyptians exchange gunfire, stones at Salloum border crossing
Violent clashes broke out Monday afternoon between some 200 Egyptians and Libyans in the Qous region between the western and…
Abdeen residents demand removal of downtown street barricades
February 20, 2012
Abdeen residents demand removal of downtown street barricades
Dozens of Abdeen district residents on Monday organized a rally that headed to the People’s Assembly headquarters to demand the…