Egypt
Court quashes murder conviction of businessman linked to Mubarak
January 16, 2012
Court quashes murder conviction of businessman linked to Mubarak
The Egyptian Court of Cassation on Monday quashed the murder conviction of prominent businessman Hesham Talaat Mostafa, ordering a retrial…
Public sector pharmacists’ strike enters 2nd day
January 16, 2012
Public sector pharmacists’ strike enters 2nd day
Egypt's government pharmacists continued protests over low salaries and delayed bonuses on Monday. The strike covers pharmacies at government-run hospitals…
Gas shortages in Egypt escalate despite government’s denial
January 16, 2012
Gas shortages in Egypt escalate despite government’s denial
Gas shortages in Cairo and several Egyptian governorates continued Monday despite repeated government statements denying the crisis, saying that large…
Monday’s papers: A wave of protests in the lead-up to 25 January
January 16, 2012
Monday’s papers: A wave of protests in the lead-up to 25 January
Today's newspapers highlight the military council's announcement that the presidential candidate nominations will start in April for the elections planned…
In memoir, ex-Muslim Sister paints an unflattering picture
January 16, 2012
In memoir, ex-Muslim Sister paints an unflattering picture
As the Muslim Brotherhood strives to project the image of a moderate and democratic political organization, a book featuring the…
Journalist sues Tantawi over downtown traffic detours
January 16, 2012
Journalist sues Tantawi over downtown traffic detours
An Egyptian journalist on Sunday filed a lawsuit against Egypt's military leader, Hussein Tantawi, to demand the reopening of streets…
Upper Egypt train movement remains stalled due to protests
January 16, 2012
Upper Egypt train movement remains stalled due to protests
Upper Egypt-bound trains are stalled for a second day due to protests blocking railroads in Qena and Sohag governorates, Egyptian…
Former regime supporters attack event criticizing SCAF
January 16, 2012
Former regime supporters attack event criticizing SCAF
People loyal to Egypt's former regime attacked several April 6 Youth Movement activists Sunday in Sharqiya Governorate while they were…
Nominations for Egypt presidential race open mid-April
January 16, 2012
Nominations for Egypt presidential race open mid-April
Egypt will open nominations on 15 April for the first presidential election since Hosni Mubarak was ousted by a popular…
Tantawi flies to Libya for economy talks
January 16, 2012
Tantawi flies to Libya for economy talks
Egypt's military ruler flew Monday morning to the Libyan capital of Tripoli, where he will hold talks with transitional authorities,…