Egypt

In anticipation of new law, Egypt’s labor unions in limbo

In anticipation of new law, Egypt’s labor unions in limbo

Egypt's trade union movement is approaching an uncertain juncture, with the future of both the state-controlled federation and its independent…
University leaders to be chosen by faculty electoral committee

University leaders to be chosen by faculty electoral committee

Higher Education Minister Motaz Khorshed said Wednesday that deans of state-owned universities will now be elected by committees comprised of…
Salafi leader: Absolute liberalism against God’s law

Salafi leader: Absolute liberalism against God’s law

After Eid prayers on Tuesday, Yasser al-Birhamy, a Salafi leader in Alexandria, told his congregation that absolute liberalism was against…
In new Egypt, foreign policy not just for diplomats

In new Egypt, foreign policy not just for diplomats

Ahmed al-Shehat clambered up the façade of Israel's high-rise Cairo embassy, scaling over 21 floors, to pull down the flag…
Araby struggles to reform resistant Arab League

Araby struggles to reform resistant Arab League

Nabil al-Araby attended his first official Arab League meeting as the body’s new Secretary General on Saturday night amid hopes…
Israel sends 2 warships to Egyptian border

Israel sends 2 warships to Egyptian border

  The Israeli military says it has sent two more warships to the Red Sea border with Egypt following warnings…
Umra pilgrim crisis worsens at Jeddah airport

Umra pilgrim crisis worsens at Jeddah airport

The problem of Egyptian Umra pilgrims stranded at Jeddah airport worsened on Tuesday with a rise in the number of…
Swiss Embassy: Judicial rulings needed for restoration of frozen funds

Swiss Embassy: Judicial rulings needed for restoration of frozen funds

Egypt must issue judicial rulings for Switzerland to return the frozen funds of former members of ex-president Hosni Mubarak's regime,…
Israel warns of possible attack during Eid

Israel warns of possible attack during Eid

Israel's Home Front Defense Minister Matan Vilnai said on Tuesday that a cell of more than 10 militants is dwelling…
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