Egypt
Third robbery in 24 hours reported in Hurghada
February 6, 2012
Third robbery in 24 hours reported in Hurghada
The coastal city of Hurghada, southeast of Cairo, has seen three incidents of armed robbery in around 24 hours, security…
Parliament ends controversy over law on ministers’ trials
February 6, 2012
Parliament ends controversy over law on ministers’ trials
The People's Assembly legislative committee on Monday ended an argument about a law issued in 1958 that would allow Parliament…
‘Yeast Knights’ in action: A picture story
February 6, 2012
‘Yeast Knights’ in action: A picture story
With the outbreak of new clashes between security forces and protesters around the Interior Ministry and security forces’ use of…
International rights organizations slam Egypt authorities over NGOs trial
February 6, 2012
International rights organizations slam Egypt authorities over NGOs trial
International rights organizations heavily criticized Egyptian authorities Monday for the referral of suspects to criminal court in the case against…
Workers continue to protest at Sukari gold mine
February 6, 2012
Workers continue to protest at Sukari gold mine
The Sukari Gold Mine, Egypt's largest and oldest, has been witnessing numerous acts of labor unrest amidst allegations of corruption,…
Fuel shortage threatens subsidized bread, official says
February 6, 2012
Fuel shortage threatens subsidized bread, official says
An ongoing fuel and butane gas shortage is threatening the production of subsidized bread in Cairo and in several Egyptian…
Mubarak trial judge says lawyers conspiring against him
February 6, 2012
Mubarak trial judge says lawyers conspiring against him
The judge for the trial of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak said on Monday that lawyers representing the families of…
Monday’s papers: Authorities separate ousted regime prisoners
February 6, 2012
Monday’s papers: Authorities separate ousted regime prisoners
State-owned newspaper Al-Ahram leads this morning with news that several icons of Egypt's former regime will be redistributed in Tora,…
Advisory Council threatens to halt meetings if SCAF rejects proposals
February 6, 2012
Advisory Council threatens to halt meetings if SCAF rejects proposals
The military-appointed Advisory Council will suspend its meetings if the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces rejects its recommendations…
Eighth protester dies in downtown Cairo clashes
February 6, 2012
Eighth protester dies in downtown Cairo clashes
An eighth protester died early Monday in clashes between police forces and protesters that erupted in downtown Cairo last week…