Egypt
Thursday’s Papers: Tumult erupts during Sharaf’s visits to 10th of Ramadan City and Suez
August 11, 2011
Thursday’s Papers: Tumult erupts during Sharaf’s visits to 10th of Ramadan City and Suez
On Thursday, various papers debate the Islamism's take on the death penalty, as well as detail riots that took place…
Six arrested following Upper Egypt riots
August 11, 2011
Six arrested following Upper Egypt riots
Public prosecutors in Upper Egypt ordered the arrest of six suspects Wednesday who were allegedly involved in riots late Saturday…
Pope ridicules rumors of his death
August 11, 2011
Pope ridicules rumors of his death
The head of Egypt's Coptic Orthodox Church, Pope Shenouda III, on Wednesday poked fun of recent rumors about his death.…
US troubled by rising anti-Americanism in Egypt
August 11, 2011
US troubled by rising anti-Americanism in Egypt
WASHINGTON, DC - The Obama administration on Wednesday expressed concern about a "creeping" trend of anti-American sentiment in Egypt, where…
Twenty members of Wasat Party tender their resignations
August 10, 2011
Twenty members of Wasat Party tender their resignations
Twenty members of the Wasat Party on Wednesday tendered their resignations in protest against the party leadership supporting Islamic thinker…
Syrian opposition criticizes Egypt for sending new ambassador to Damascus
August 10, 2011
Syrian opposition criticizes Egypt for sending new ambassador to Damascus
Former Syrian Vice President Abdel Halim Khaddam has criticized Egypt for sending a new ambassador to Damascus, considering that the…
ElBaradei ‘ultras’ spread the message with graffiti campaign in Alexandria
August 10, 2011
ElBaradei ‘ultras’ spread the message with graffiti campaign in Alexandria
A group of Mohamed ElBaradei supporters calling themselves "ultras" have started a campaign in Alexandria supporting him for the presidency…
Rumors of pope’s death aim to undermine stability, says Coptic Church
August 10, 2011
Rumors of pope’s death aim to undermine stability, says Coptic Church
The Coptic Church has confirmed that Pope Shenouda III is in good health, denouncing the rumor about his death as…
Freedom and Justice Party to coordinate with Brotherhood in elections
August 10, 2011
Freedom and Justice Party to coordinate with Brotherhood in elections
The Muslim Brotherhood group’s Freedom and Justice Party on Wednesday announced that it would coordinate with the group in upcoming…
Prosecution to investigate Mubarak’s sons on new charges
August 10, 2011
Prosecution to investigate Mubarak’s sons on new charges
A senior judicial source on Wednesday said that the prosecution is going to investigate Alaa and Gamal, sons of deposed…