Egypt
Israel to deploy high-tech sensors to monitor Sinai border
November 17, 2011
Israel to deploy high-tech sensors to monitor Sinai border
Israel plans to deploy high-tech sensors along its Sinai border with Egypt in order to monitor a 3km strip of land…
Silent sit-in in US, Canada after 40 days of Maspero clashes
November 17, 2011
Silent sit-in in US, Canada after 40 days of Maspero clashes
Rights activists in the United States are organizing a Saturday morning silent sit-in outside the White House and Congress in…
Father of arrested activist lashes out at ruling military council
November 17, 2011
Father of arrested activist lashes out at ruling military council
The father of a recently arrested activist called for his immediate release, saying the charges leveled at his son are…
‘Wise men’ to resolve Agrium plant crisis
November 17, 2011
‘Wise men’ to resolve Agrium plant crisis
The Agrium plant crisis has entered its tenth day, with residents of Damietta insisting that the ruling military council relocate…
As Tahrir returns to the spotlight, suspicion grows of Islamist intent
November 17, 2011
As Tahrir returns to the spotlight, suspicion grows of Islamist intent
Amid uncertainty over what will become of the cabinet’s supra-constitutional document, Islamist forces vow to protest in Tahrir Square on…
Companies increase rates of insurance against car theft
November 17, 2011
Companies increase rates of insurance against car theft
“We are awaiting the approval of the Financial Supervisory Authority to raise the costs of insurance policies against car theft,”…
Policeman dies in gunfight with outlaw
November 17, 2011
Policeman dies in gunfight with outlaw
A policeman on Thursday died while policemen were chasing an outlaw in the southern city of Sohag. A bystander was…
High elections commission website: ‘Sorry, site temporarily down’
November 17, 2011
High elections commission website: ‘Sorry, site temporarily down’
Egyptian expatriates on Thursday who tried to enter the High Election Committee’s website in order to register themselves for upcoming…
Syrian opposition: Arab League’s decision lets Assad kill protesters
November 17, 2011
Syrian opposition: Arab League’s decision lets Assad kill protesters
The Syrian opposition on Thursday criticized recent decisions made by the Arab League concerning the situation in Syria, saying they…
Interior Ministry to adopt ‘severe measures’ against fraud and intimidation during elections
November 17, 2011
Interior Ministry to adopt ‘severe measures’ against fraud and intimidation during elections
The Interior Ministry has announced that it would adopt "severe measures" against anyone who attempts to tamper with the elections…