Egypt
With parliament set to commence, groups gear up for debate on constitution
January 21, 2012
With parliament set to commence, groups gear up for debate on constitution
The debate over the constitution is resurfacing, with parliament set to kick off its sessions on 23 January. Political parties…
Elections official: 15 parties will be represented in People’s Assembly
January 20, 2012
Elections official: 15 parties will be represented in People’s Assembly
About 15 political parties are guaranteed representation in Egypt's lower house of parliament, said Yousry Abdel Karim, head of the…
Minister: Qualifying Industrial Zone exports rose 11% in 2011
January 20, 2012
Minister: Qualifying Industrial Zone exports rose 11% in 2011
Exports of textiles and ready-made clothes from Egypt's Qualifying Industrial Zones increased between January and October 2011, said Industry and…
Al-Azhar calls for ‘serious and immediate measures’ to end Syria bloodshed
January 20, 2012
Al-Azhar calls for ‘serious and immediate measures’ to end Syria bloodshed
The grand sheikh of Al-Azhar called on Arab leaders Friday to adopt serious and immediate measures to stanch the continued…
Egypt probes reports of stolen radioactive material
January 20, 2012
Egypt probes reports of stolen radioactive material
Experts are investigating reports that a safe containing radioactive material was stolen from a site where Egypt plans to build…
Qena sectarian clashes leave at least 2 injured
January 20, 2012
Qena sectarian clashes leave at least 2 injured
Clashes broke out between Muslims and Coptic Christians in a village in Qena Thursday, leaving at least two villagers injured,…
Syrian opposition to request Arab League refer issue to UN
January 20, 2012
Syrian opposition to request Arab League refer issue to UN
Members from Syria's umbrella opposition group, the Syrian National Council, arrived in Cairo Friday to request the Arab League refer…
Update: Over 10,000 in Tahrir for ‘Friday of the Martyrs’ Dreams,’ say witnesses
January 20, 2012
Update: Over 10,000 in Tahrir for ‘Friday of the Martyrs’ Dreams,’ say witnesses
Thousands of protesters occupied Tahrir Square throughout the day Friday in a protest they have called the "Friday of the…
Demonstrations staged across Egypt to protest work conditions, security concerns
January 19, 2012
Demonstrations staged across Egypt to protest work conditions, security concerns
Many Egyptian governorates witnessed protests demanding better living conditions, better work conditions, and purging companies of corruption on Thursday. In…
Families of martyrs enraged at Mubarak’s defense
January 19, 2012
Families of martyrs enraged at Mubarak’s defense
The statement of Farid al-Deeb, lawyer for ousted President Hosni Mubarak, in Thursday’s court session raised anger among the plaintiff…