Egypt
Switzerland likely to return US$445 million of Mubarak’s assets, says official
December 1, 2011
Switzerland likely to return US$445 million of Mubarak’s assets, says official
Switzerland is optimistic about reaching an agreement with Egypt soon to return some US$445 million belonging to ousted President Hosni…
PM to lead Finance Ministry in national salvation government
December 1, 2011
PM to lead Finance Ministry in national salvation government
Prime Minister Kamal al-Ganzoury, who is tasked with forming the new national salvation government, presented his proposals to Hussein Tantawi,…
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…