Egypt
Thousands attend protest as teachers’ strike picks up speed
September 24, 2011
Thousands attend protest as teachers’ strike picks up speed
Thousands of teachers demonstrated in front of the cabinet on Saturday against the slow pace of reforms in the Ministry…
Public transport workers march to Tahrir, threaten escalation
September 24, 2011
Public transport workers march to Tahrir, threaten escalation
The public transport workers' strike entered its fourth day on Saturday and extended to include 20 bus garages. The protesters…
Eight African migrants escape Taba Police Station
September 24, 2011
Eight African migrants escape Taba Police Station
Eight African undocumented migrants who were arrested while attempting to enter Israel escaped Taba Police Station on Saturday, the head…
Egypt’s military council partially responds to opposition demands
September 24, 2011
Egypt’s military council partially responds to opposition demands
The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) has responded in part to the demands of political powers with regards…
Official denies media claims of Egyptians’ involvement in Eilat attack
September 24, 2011
Official denies media claims of Egyptians’ involvement in Eilat attack
An Egyptian official source dismissed as false Israeli media reports claiming that an attack on the Israeli city of Eilat,…
Khaled Saeed murder trial adjourned for study of latest forensics report
September 24, 2011
Khaled Saeed murder trial adjourned for study of latest forensics report
ALEXANDRIA - Alexandria's criminal court on Saturday adjourned, until 22 October, the trial of two policemen implicated in the death…
Thousands of teachers protest for dismissal of minister, minimum wage
September 24, 2011
Thousands of teachers protest for dismissal of minister, minimum wage
Thousands of teachers on Saturday protested in front of the cabinet's headquarters in downtown Cairo to call for the removal…
French reporter banned entry to Egypt
September 24, 2011
French reporter banned entry to Egypt
Security authorities at Cairo International Airport on Saturday prevented a French reporter from entering Egypt, saying she is banned from…
Mubarak trial adjourned until October, plaintiffs’ lawyers challenge judge
September 24, 2011
Mubarak trial adjourned until October, plaintiffs’ lawyers challenge judge
The testimony of Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi in the trial of former President Hosni Mubarak lasted one hour, judicial sources…
2/3 of parliamentary seats to be won through list-based sytem, say papers
September 24, 2011
2/3 of parliamentary seats to be won through list-based sytem, say papers
The ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) has decided to amend draft parliamentary laws so that two thirds…