Egypt
Car crash kills 14 in Minya
August 10, 2011
Car crash kills 14 in Minya
A car accident Tuesday left 14 people dead and three others injured near Samalout City in Minya Governorate.
Moussa mobilizes NDP’s networks for presidential bid
August 10, 2011
Moussa mobilizes NDP’s networks for presidential bid
To the crack of AK-47 assault rifles fired by supporters into the night sky, Amr Moussa pledged to build a…
US report shows rise in restrictions on religion in Egypt
August 10, 2011
US report shows rise in restrictions on religion in Egypt
WASHINGTON - Nearly a third of the world’s population lives in countries where it is becoming more difficult to freely…
Two penalties leave Egypt out of U20 World Cup
August 10, 2011
Two penalties leave Egypt out of U20 World Cup
MEDELLIN, Colombia - Six-time champion Argentina advanced to the quarterfinals at the Under-20 World after Erik Lamela scored twice from…
Wednesday’s papers: Violence in Gerga, stock market ‘dies,’ families clash and Mubarak walks
August 10, 2011
Wednesday’s papers: Violence in Gerga, stock market ‘dies,’ families clash and Mubarak walks
The rift between state-owned and independent papers continues to grow Wednesday. While the headlines of independent papers continue to express…
Director of Mubarak trial coverage speaks of obstructed angles, nose-picking
August 9, 2011
Director of Mubarak trial coverage speaks of obstructed angles, nose-picking
In his 18 years as a television news director, Ayman al-Habbal can’t remember covering a single event that compares with…
State Security figure appointed at Cairo Security Directorate
August 9, 2011
State Security figure appointed at Cairo Security Directorate
Officers of the Cairo Security Directorate (CSD) expressed their dismay on Tuesday at finding that Hamed Awad Tag Eddin, a…
Islamist presidential hopeful rejects role for military in protecting civil state
August 9, 2011
Islamist presidential hopeful rejects role for military in protecting civil state
Presidential candidate Mohamed Selim al-Awa has rejected calls for the Egyptian military to be given a role in protecting the…
Southern town turns into a battlefield as riots continue
August 9, 2011
Southern town turns into a battlefield as riots continue
Riots continued in the town of Gerga in Sohag Governorate on Tuesday, after a man died from injuries sustained in…
Salafi group in Sinai forms armed committees to solve tribal conflicts
August 9, 2011
Salafi group in Sinai forms armed committees to solve tribal conflicts
The Salafi Group in North Sinai, an umbrella organization bringing together Salafis across the governorate, has announced the formation of…