Egypt
The Democratic Alliance renews opposition to supra-constitutional principles
November 5, 2011
The Democratic Alliance renews opposition to supra-constitutional principles
The Democratic Alliance for Egypt, which includes 11 parties led by the Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party, rejected amendments…
Minister: Govt won’t tighten noose on civil society organizations
November 5, 2011
Minister: Govt won’t tighten noose on civil society organizations
The Ministry of Social Solidarity is not seeking to tighten the noose on civil society organizations (CSOs) or stifle them,…
Al-Masry Al-Youm journalist detained by Israel
November 4, 2011
Al-Masry Al-Youm journalist detained by Israel
Lina Attalah, the managing editor of the English edition of Al-Masry Al-Youm, is among those detained on Friday for attempting…
Consumer Protection Agency forms committees to ensure food safety
November 4, 2011
Consumer Protection Agency forms committees to ensure food safety
The Consumer Protection Agency formed committees comprising representatives of consumer protection societies and government agencies to monitor markets and meat…
Gaza-bound flotilla boarded, taken to Israel
November 4, 2011
Gaza-bound flotilla boarded, taken to Israel
Israeli forces boarded two flotilla boats carrying aid bound for the besieged Gaza Strip on Friday afternoon. The 27 activists…
SCAF pardons 952 inmates on occasion of Eid al-Adha
November 4, 2011
SCAF pardons 952 inmates on occasion of Eid al-Adha
The prisons department of the Interior Ministry Friday pardoned 952 prisoners, who had applied for pardon in prisons nationwide, for…
More butane cylinders to be put on market during Eid, says minister
November 4, 2011
More butane cylinders to be put on market during Eid, says minister
Solidarity and Social Justice Minister Gouda Abdel Khaleq announced on Friday that his ministry will be providing additional quantities of…
Arab League tells media to get permits before covering Syrian uprising
November 4, 2011
Arab League tells media to get permits before covering Syrian uprising
The Arab League this Thursday called on Arab and international media outlets seeking to cover the events in Syria to…
Friday’s papers: Over 1200 rescued at sea, but role of Egyptian military questioned
November 4, 2011
Friday’s papers: Over 1200 rescued at sea, but role of Egyptian military questioned
Friday's newspapers cover the fire-fighting and rescue operation in the Red Sea that saved over 1200 passengers from a raging…
Egypt condemns Israeli decision to accelerate settlement building
November 4, 2011
Egypt condemns Israeli decision to accelerate settlement building
Egypt's Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr condemned Friday an Israeli decision to speed up the construction of 2000 settlement housing…