Egypt
Looters attack nuclear power plant construction site
January 16, 2012
Looters attack nuclear power plant construction site
The construction site of Egypt’s first nuclear power plant, located at Dabaa in Matrouh Governorate, has been looted and vandalized,…
Pope Shenouda undergoes medical examinations in US
January 16, 2012
Pope Shenouda undergoes medical examinations in US
Pope Shenouda III, the head of the Coptic Orthodox Church, underwent medical examinations on his heart and kidneys at Ohio’s…
Youth of the Libyan Revolution slams military council as Tantawi visits
January 16, 2012
Youth of the Libyan Revolution slams military council as Tantawi visits
A group calling itself the Youth of the Libyan Revolution has issued a statement expressing support for the Egyptian revolution…
Court quashes murder conviction of businessman linked to Mubarak
January 16, 2012
Court quashes murder conviction of businessman linked to Mubarak
The Egyptian Court of Cassation on Monday quashed the murder conviction of prominent businessman Hesham Talaat Mostafa, ordering a retrial…
Public sector pharmacists’ strike enters 2nd day
January 16, 2012
Public sector pharmacists’ strike enters 2nd day
Egypt's government pharmacists continued protests over low salaries and delayed bonuses on Monday. The strike covers pharmacies at government-run hospitals…
Gas shortages in Egypt escalate despite government’s denial
January 16, 2012
Gas shortages in Egypt escalate despite government’s denial
Gas shortages in Cairo and several Egyptian governorates continued Monday despite repeated government statements denying the crisis, saying that large…
Monday’s papers: A wave of protests in the lead-up to 25 January
January 16, 2012
Monday’s papers: A wave of protests in the lead-up to 25 January
Today's newspapers highlight the military council's announcement that the presidential candidate nominations will start in April for the elections planned…
In memoir, ex-Muslim Sister paints an unflattering picture
January 16, 2012
In memoir, ex-Muslim Sister paints an unflattering picture
As the Muslim Brotherhood strives to project the image of a moderate and democratic political organization, a book featuring the…
Journalist sues Tantawi over downtown traffic detours
January 16, 2012
Journalist sues Tantawi over downtown traffic detours
An Egyptian journalist on Sunday filed a lawsuit against Egypt's military leader, Hussein Tantawi, to demand the reopening of streets…
Upper Egypt train movement remains stalled due to protests
January 16, 2012
Upper Egypt train movement remains stalled due to protests
Upper Egypt-bound trains are stalled for a second day due to protests blocking railroads in Qena and Sohag governorates, Egyptian…