Egypt
Labor protests continue in Cairo and other governorates
September 27, 2011
Labor protests continue in Cairo and other governorates
Labor protests demanding better wages and bonuses have continued in Cairo and other governorates.
Leftist Tagammu Party slams amended elections law
September 27, 2011
Leftist Tagammu Party slams amended elections law
The leftist Tagamuu Party announced on Tuesday its complete rejection of the new law on parliamentary elections, which stipulates that…
Law school graduates protest against nepotism in judiciary
September 27, 2011
Law school graduates protest against nepotism in judiciary
Law school graduates staged demonstrations before the High Judicial Court, protesting against what they deemed “nepotism” in appointing graduates at…
US delegation in Cairo to discuss democratic transition
September 27, 2011
US delegation in Cairo to discuss democratic transition
A delegation of US congressmen arrived in Cairo on Tuesday to meet with political leaders and activists to discuss the…
Al-Azhar grand sheikh asks US ambassador to release Islamist leader
September 27, 2011
Al-Azhar grand sheikh asks US ambassador to release Islamist leader
Ahmed al-Tayyeb, the grand sheikh of Al-Azhar, has renewed his call for the release Omar Abdel Rahman, the Jama'a al-Islamiya…
Protesters at Ain Shams University demand removal of president
September 27, 2011
Protesters at Ain Shams University demand removal of president
About 200 students and professors from Ain Shams University staged protests on Tuesday, demanding the resignation of their president, Maged…
Revolutionary Youth Union mulls sit-in to pressure military council
September 27, 2011
Revolutionary Youth Union mulls sit-in to pressure military council
The Revolutionary Youth Union, which includes 18 political parties and movements, has announced that it will take part in Friday’s…
Military council issues constitutional declaration on parliamentary elections
September 27, 2011
Military council issues constitutional declaration on parliamentary elections
Egypt's ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces issued a constitutional declaration on Tuesday regarding the forthcoming parliamentary elections, according…
Following court ruling, Egypt returns iconic retail chain to public sector
September 27, 2011
Following court ruling, Egypt returns iconic retail chain to public sector
The Egyptian government on Tuesday began implementing an Administrative Judicial Court ruling issued in May, which restored the iconic retail…
Presidential poll expected late 2012 or early 2013, says TV report
September 27, 2011
Presidential poll expected late 2012 or early 2013, says TV report
Egypt's presidential elections are expected to be held at the end of 2012 or the start of 2013, Al-Arabiya television…