Egypt
In anticipation of new law, Egypt’s labor unions in limbo
August 31, 2011
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
August 31, 2011
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
August 31, 2011
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
August 31, 2011
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
August 31, 2011
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
August 30, 2011
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
August 30, 2011
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
August 30, 2011
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
August 30, 2011
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…