Egypt
Mubarak in coma, lawyer says
July 17, 2011
Mubarak in coma, lawyer says
Former President Hosni Mubarak, who was ousted in February and has been detained in Sharm el-Sheikh International Hospital, has fallen…
Suez residents to hold show trial for killers of protesters
July 17, 2011
Suez residents to hold show trial for killers of protesters
Suez residents organized a protest outside the Suez courthouse complex on Sunday, where they criticized the slow proceedings of trials…
EgyptAir flight attendants demand right to wear hijab
July 17, 2011
EgyptAir flight attendants demand right to wear hijab
EgyptAir flight attendants organized a protest on Sunday outside the Ministry of Civil Aviation to demand their right to wear…
Rights groups to sue military over ‘virginity tests’
July 17, 2011
Rights groups to sue military over ‘virginity tests’
Domestic human rights groups on Sunday said that they have begun to take legal action against the military’s admitted practice…
Despite revolution, Emergency Law remains in force
July 17, 2011
Despite revolution, Emergency Law remains in force
Ending the state of emergency has long been a priority for pro-reform Egyptians and was one of the main demands…
ElBaradei meets with Brotherhood leaders
July 17, 2011
ElBaradei meets with Brotherhood leaders
Presidential hopeful Mohamed ElBaradei held a meeting late Sunday with leaders of the Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party at…
Citizens attack Mansoura hospital after relative dies
July 17, 2011
Citizens attack Mansoura hospital after relative dies
A public hospital in Daqahlia Governorate, north of Cairo, was attacked on Sunday by citizens whose relative died while receiving…
Tahrir protesters reject ‘threatening’ SCAF statement
July 17, 2011
Tahrir protesters reject ‘threatening’ SCAF statement
Protesters in downtown Cairo’s Tahrir Square who have been conducting an open-ended sit in since 8 July reacted angrily to…
Emirati FM to visit Cairo Wednesday
July 17, 2011
Emirati FM to visit Cairo Wednesday
The Emirati foreign minister will arrive in Cairo on Wednesday for his first visit since former President Hosni Mubarak's resignation.…
Islamist forces welcome military council statement
July 17, 2011
Islamist forces welcome military council statement
Islamist political parties and groups approved the statement issued by the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) on…