Egypt
Israeli held for stoning Egyptian consulate
September 8, 2011
Israeli held for stoning Egyptian consulate
Israel filed criminal charges on Thursday against a man who stoned the Egyptian consulate in Eilat, near the site of…
Gang suspects arrested, 27 artifacts seized
September 8, 2011
Gang suspects arrested, 27 artifacts seized
Minya security forces arrested 10 suspected gang members Thursday after uncovering stolen artifacts in one suspect's house. A Ministry of…
April 6 Youth Movement threatens legal action against government decisions
September 8, 2011
April 6 Youth Movement threatens legal action against government decisions
The April 6 Youth Movement threatened on Thursday to go to court against what it called the “illegal” decisions Information…
Health Minister pledges to increase doctors’ salaries ahead of strike
September 8, 2011
Health Minister pledges to increase doctors’ salaries ahead of strike
Egyptian Health and Population Minister Amr Helmy pledged on Thursday to raise doctors’ salaries, a promise that comes two days…
Misdemeanor court postpones trial for riot suspects
September 8, 2011
Misdemeanor court postpones trial for riot suspects
An Egyptian court postponed Thursday the trial of 22 suspects arrested during clashes that erupted Monday outside ousted President Hosni…
Former radio and TV union chief acquitted of corruption charges
September 8, 2011
Former radio and TV union chief acquitted of corruption charges
Cairo Criminal Court on Thursday exonerated Osama al-Sheikh, the former head of the Egyptian Radio and Television Union (ERTU) of…
Revolution Youth Coalition denies it called for attacking military facilities
September 8, 2011
Revolution Youth Coalition denies it called for attacking military facilities
The 25 January Revolution Youth Coalition denied Thursday responsibility for a Facebook page urging protesters to attack vital military facilities…
Coptic movements divided over joining Friday protest
September 8, 2011
Coptic movements divided over joining Friday protest
Coptic groups are divided over whether the community should participate in the "Path of Correction" protest Friday. Copts without Restrictions…
Military source: Tantawi must testify at Mubarak trial
September 8, 2011
Military source: Tantawi must testify at Mubarak trial
The head of Egypt's ruling military council, Field Marshall Mohamed Hussein Tantawi, is legally obliged to testify during the trial…
Mubarak trial updates: Adly implicated, Mubarak’s fate to be determined Sunday
September 8, 2011
Mubarak trial updates: Adly implicated, Mubarak’s fate to be determined Sunday
Wrap-up of Thursday's session: