Egypt
Egypt govt caves in to Church demands on places of worship law
October 19, 2011
Egypt govt caves in to Church demands on places of worship law
The Egyptian government agreed to four reservations made by the Orthodox Church regarding a “unified” law on places of worship…
Brotherhood lost 55 percent of Doctors Syndicate seats, its opponents say
October 19, 2011
Brotherhood lost 55 percent of Doctors Syndicate seats, its opponents say
The Muslim Brotherhood lost 55 percent of syndicate subcommittee seats in the Doctors Syndicate elections that took place on Friday,…
Textile workers call off strike as agreement is signed
October 19, 2011
Textile workers call off strike as agreement is signed
The Egyptian government signed an agreement on Wednesday with workers in the spinning and weaving industry to increase incentives, one…
Mansoura students demand removal of university leadership
October 19, 2011
Mansoura students demand removal of university leadership
More than 15.000 students at Mansoura University protested on Wednesday inside the campus to demand the removal of its Mubarak-era…
Palestinian president to meet with Tantawi in Cairo
October 19, 2011
Palestinian president to meet with Tantawi in Cairo
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will meet Saturday with military council head Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi in Cairo, said Barakat al-Farra,…
April 6 Youth Movement: Military’s policies will lead to new stage of revolution
October 19, 2011
April 6 Youth Movement: Military’s policies will lead to new stage of revolution
The way the Supreme Council of Armed Forces (SCAF) is running the country will lead to a new stage of…
Student groups protest ongoing regulations on campus activity
October 19, 2011
Student groups protest ongoing regulations on campus activity
University students representing more than 19 student activist groups and a number of student unions gathered Tuesday at Cairo University…
Newspaper: Government mulls regulating proselytizing
October 19, 2011
Newspaper: Government mulls regulating proselytizing
A cabinet panel is studying a draft law that would regulate religious conversion, according to independent daily Al-Tahrir. The cabinet's…
Hamas, Fatah to meet in Cairo over Palestinian reconciliation
October 19, 2011
Hamas, Fatah to meet in Cairo over Palestinian reconciliation
Delegations from Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah will meet in Cairo to discuss the enforcement of their reconciliation agreement, Fatah…
April 6 Youth Movement: Member arrested by security
October 19, 2011
April 6 Youth Movement: Member arrested by security
A member of the April 6 Youth Movement was arrested Tuesday evening while taking part in a campaign to boost…