Egypt
Irrigation minister travels to Sudan
September 21, 2011
Irrigation minister travels to Sudan
Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Hesham Mohamed Qandil left Cairo Wednesday for a brief visit to Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, where…
Bedouin protesters block South Sinai road over land dispute
September 21, 2011
Bedouin protesters block South Sinai road over land dispute
Dozens of Sinai Bedouins blocked the highway connecting Sharm el-Sheikh and Dahab from Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday, according to security…
Injured Libyans speak of killings by Qadhafi snipers
September 21, 2011
Injured Libyans speak of killings by Qadhafi snipers
As they receive treatment for their injuries in Egypt, fighters loyal to Libya's National Transitional Council speak of dodging sniper…
Management’s reversal prompts bus driver strike
September 21, 2011
Management’s reversal prompts bus driver strike
Thousands of bus drivers who work for the Public Transportation Authority went on strike at Cairo garages on Wednesday, declaring…
Wednesday’s papers: Emergency Law illegal, Feloul cell behind Israeli Embassy break-in
September 21, 2011
Wednesday’s papers: Emergency Law illegal, Feloul cell behind Israeli Embassy break-in
Wednesday’s papers all lead with different stories as events continue to unfold in Egypt at a dizzying rate.
Candidate: I’d support Hamas and Hezbollah if I became president
September 20, 2011
Candidate: I’d support Hamas and Hezbollah if I became president
Presidential candidate Hamdeen Sabbahi has said he would support resistance in Lebanon and Palestine against Israel if he became president.…
Presidential hopeful Awa rejects extension of transition period
September 20, 2011
Presidential hopeful Awa rejects extension of transition period
Presidential candidate Selim al-Awa has called on the military council not to extend the transition period after February, and to…
Prosecution orders the arrest of police officers accused of killing Salafi
September 20, 2011
Prosecution orders the arrest of police officers accused of killing Salafi
The Alexandria Prosecution has ordered the arrest of the police officers accused of torturing and killing Sayed Belal, a Salafi…
Coptic Church resumes examination of divorce requests
September 20, 2011
Coptic Church resumes examination of divorce requests
The Coptic Orthodox Church’s Clerical Council for Personal Affairs resumed on Tuesday examining requests for divorce submitted by Copts, after…