Egypt
Rafah border crossing reopened after weekend closure
October 22, 2011
Rafah border crossing reopened after weekend closure
The Rafah border crossing, between Egypt and Gaza, was reopened on Saturday after the weekend closure. A security source told…
Application period for parliamentary elections extended until Monday
October 22, 2011
Application period for parliamentary elections extended until Monday
The High Elections Commission has extended the application period for the parliamentary and Shura Council elections until Monday in response to the…
Egyptian laborers to return to Libya soon, says manpower minister
October 21, 2011
Egyptian laborers to return to Libya soon, says manpower minister
Egyptian laborers in Libya are safe and an official Egyptian delegation is scheduled to visit Libya before the end of…
Fallen statue in Mansoura raises dispute between political forces
October 21, 2011
Fallen statue in Mansoura raises dispute between political forces
Residents of Mansoura were surprised on Thursday evening to find the replica of a statue of Senusret III, which is…
Religious parties trade barbs over campaign tactics
October 21, 2011
Religious parties trade barbs over campaign tactics
The fight over electoral campaign tactics for the upcoming parliamentary elections has escalated between Islamist political parties. While the Muslim…
Freedom and Justice Party approved to issue daily newspaper
October 21, 2011
Freedom and Justice Party approved to issue daily newspaper
The Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party has obtained a license to issue a daily newspaper bearing the party's name.…
Famous TV host suspends show in response to censorship
October 21, 2011
Famous TV host suspends show in response to censorship
Renowned TV host Yousry Fouda announced on his Facebook page Friday the suspension of his popular nightly show in protest…
Proposal surfaces for consensus candidates to run unopposed for parliament
October 21, 2011
Proposal surfaces for consensus candidates to run unopposed for parliament
A proposal has been put forward for an agreement between all political parties and blocs to allow certain agreed-upon candidates…
Group of five Arab activists named finalist for Sakharov Prize
October 21, 2011
Group of five Arab activists named finalist for Sakharov Prize
BRUSSELS - The European Parliament in Brussels announced this year's finalists for the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, which…
Pope Shenouda rejects international investigation into Maspero violence
October 21, 2011
Pope Shenouda rejects international investigation into Maspero violence
Pope Shenouda III, the head of Egypt's Coptic Orthodox Church, rejected demands by some families of victims of the Maspero…