Egypt
Rights group threatens to release secret arrests records
June 22, 2011
Rights group threatens to release secret arrests records
An Egyptian rights group said Wednesday that it has records for 57 cases of forced disappearances - abductions or secret…
Death sentence for bus driver who shot dead 6 colleagues
June 22, 2011
Death sentence for bus driver who shot dead 6 colleagues
Giza Criminal Court on Wednesday sentenced Mahmoud Suweilam, the Arab Contractors bus driver who shot colleagues on board the company's…
Notary employees strike for bonuses
June 22, 2011
Notary employees strike for bonuses
Thousands of employees from the Justice Ministry's Notary offices around Egypt went on strike Wednesday to protest the delay in…
Israel envoy in Cairo to discuss alleged spy
June 22, 2011
Israel envoy in Cairo to discuss alleged spy
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's personal envoy arrived in Cairo on Wednesday for a brief visit with Egyptian officials.
‘Constitution first’ campaigns draw Salafi criticism
June 22, 2011
‘Constitution first’ campaigns draw Salafi criticism
Alexandria's Salafis, the largest segment of the Islamist group in Egypt, lambasted calls for a new constitution before parliamentary elections…
Wednesday’s papers: Billionaire secretary, school exams and cancer rumors
June 22, 2011
Wednesday’s papers: Billionaire secretary, school exams and cancer rumors
Wednesday’s papers showcase a stark contrast in priorities: in state-run Al-Ahram, a "democratic alliance document" signed by an 18-party opposition…
Jama’a al-Islamiya bans leaders from TV interviews with unveiled presenters
June 22, 2011
Jama’a al-Islamiya bans leaders from TV interviews with unveiled presenters
Jama'a al-Islamiya leaders will not appear on television with unveiled female presenters, the group's spokesperson said Tuesday.
Remnants of Islamic, Coptic buildings discovered in Luxor
June 22, 2011
Remnants of Islamic, Coptic buildings discovered in Luxor
An Egyptian expedition team working in Luxor discovered remnants of ancient Islamic and Coptic buildings, the Ministry of Antiquities announced…
PM Sharaf denies intent to replace ministers
June 22, 2011
PM Sharaf denies intent to replace ministers
Prime Minister Essam Sharaf on Tuesday denied reports that he intends to replace five interim ministers.
Minister: Egypt won’t offer Israel lower gas prices than Jordan
June 22, 2011
Minister: Egypt won’t offer Israel lower gas prices than Jordan
Egypt would not accept any export deal that offers Israel lower natural gas prices than it charges Jordan, Petroleum Minister…