Egypt
Cabinet studies alternatives for court-disbanded local councils
July 2, 2011
Cabinet studies alternatives for court-disbanded local councils
Governors are currently considering several alternatives to local councils in the wake of the Supreme Administrative Court's ruling last week…
Intellectuals praise Al-Azhar Document
July 2, 2011
Intellectuals praise Al-Azhar Document
Intellectuals at a symposium Friday night stressed the need to build Egypt's future on strong democratic and national foundations. During…
Egyptian women’s legal center demands personal status law for Copts
July 2, 2011
Egyptian women’s legal center demands personal status law for Copts
The Center for Egyptian Women's Legal Assistance (CEWLA) announced support for Copts' demand for a personal status law for non-Muslims.…
2000 attack police station after death of alleged arms smuggler
July 2, 2011
2000 attack police station after death of alleged arms smuggler
Approximately 2000 residents in Salloum on Saturday attacked a police station and clashed with police and army forces after an…
After months of talks, professors to begin strike for independence tomorrow
July 2, 2011
After months of talks, professors to begin strike for independence tomorrow
University students’ and professors’ summer recess just began, but it might be an extra long one this year: Professors are…
Experts say Turkish model cannot be imported as is
July 2, 2011
Experts say Turkish model cannot be imported as is
Despite much talk about the possibility of reproducing the Turkish state model in Egypt, which would give the military a…
US: Will continue talks with Brotherhood but does not support one group or candidate
July 2, 2011
US: Will continue talks with Brotherhood but does not support one group or candidate
The limited talks the US started with the Muslim Brotherhood in 2006 will continue, said Mark Toner, spokesperson for the US…
Study alleges tear gas used on protesters in Cairo potentially ‘lethal’
July 2, 2011
Study alleges tear gas used on protesters in Cairo potentially ‘lethal’
The “We Are All Khaled Saeed” Facebook page has published a detailed research paper on the tear gas used by security forces…
German farm in E.coli probe grew Egyptian seeds
July 2, 2011
German farm in E.coli probe grew Egyptian seeds
Fenugreek seeds imported from Egypt and linked to a deadly strain of E.coli in Germany were grown at the…
Key US lawmaker condemns Muslim Brotherhood talks
July 2, 2011
Key US lawmaker condemns Muslim Brotherhood talks
A key US lawmaker on Friday condemned contacts between President Barack Obama's administration and Egypt's once-banned Muslim Brotherhood, warning…