Egypt
Government approves maximum wage draft law
December 1, 2011
Government approves maximum wage draft law
The cabinet approved a maximum wage draft law in its last meeting, said Hazem Biblawy, former deputy prime minister of…
Political powers to come up with suggestions for constitutional committee
December 1, 2011
Political powers to come up with suggestions for constitutional committee
The ruling military council has tasked political powers to come up with suggestions for forming the constitutional committee, informed sources…
State TV: Elections results postponed to Friday
December 1, 2011
State TV: Elections results postponed to Friday
The announcement of first-round parliamentary elections results have been postponed to Friday, Egyptian state TV said reported on Thursday. The…
Company goes to court as Damietta governor continues to halt work
December 1, 2011
Company goes to court as Damietta governor continues to halt work
Damietta governor, General Mohamed Ali Fleifel, on Thursday refused to issue a decree allowing work to be continued at MOBCO.…
Coptic union condemns Islamist violations during elections
December 1, 2011
Coptic union condemns Islamist violations during elections
The Coptic Organizations Union in Europe has condemned Islamists' use of religious slogans during parliamentary elections. However, the organization also…
Thursday’s papers: Judges encounter difficulties during voting
December 1, 2011
Thursday’s papers: Judges encounter difficulties during voting
Judges' difficulties monitoring the electoral process — from trouble protecting ballot boxes, being attacked inside voting booths and irregularities in…
The Gandhis and the Guevaras
December 1, 2011
The Gandhis and the Guevaras
During ongoing anti-military protests that erupted last week, a clear divide has emerged between the Gandhis and the Guevaras, in…
Politicians not surprised by Islamists’ electoral success
December 1, 2011
Politicians not surprised by Islamists’ electoral success
Preliminary voting results showing Islamist candidates leading the first round of parliamentary elections are no surprise, a number of politicians…
Tahrir protester dies from injuries
December 1, 2011
Tahrir protester dies from injuries
A protester who was injured during confrontations with police on Mohamed Mahmoud Street last week died on Wednesday, bringing the…
Moussa says military statement on council formation expected soon
December 1, 2011
Moussa says military statement on council formation expected soon
The ruling Supreme Council of Armed Forces (SCAF) will soon issue a statement about a council proposed to aid the…