Egypt
Egypt releases 9 Palestinian detainees
April 28, 2011
Egypt releases 9 Palestinian detainees
Palestinian sources said Egyptian authorities on Wednesday released nine Palestinians who were being held in Egyptian prisons. Detainees entered the…
Minister reports 450,000 Egyptian returnees from Libya
April 28, 2011
Minister reports 450,000 Egyptian returnees from Libya
Minister of Manpower and Immigration Ahmed Hassan al-Borai said on Thursday that 450,000 Egyptians have returned from Libya after fleeing…
Algeria calls for consensus on next Arab League chief
April 28, 2011
Algeria calls for consensus on next Arab League chief
Egyptian Prime Minister Essam Sharaf said Thursday after meeting with the Qatari Crown Prince Tamim bin Hamad in Doha that…
Egypt offers to help restore Iraqi antiquities
April 28, 2011
Egypt offers to help restore Iraqi antiquities
Antiquities Minister Zahi Hawass said on Friday that Egypt is ready to help Iraq recover stolen antiquities from other foreign…
Rights group slams blasphemy report against author
April 28, 2011
Rights group slams blasphemy report against author
An Arab rights group denounced on Thursday a blasphemy report filed earlier this month against the author of a narrative…
Former ambassador defends Mubarak’s stance on Israel
April 28, 2011
Former ambassador defends Mubarak’s stance on Israel
Egypt’s former Ambassador to Israel Mohamed Bassiouny defended toppled president Hosni Mubarak’s policies regarding Israel against harsh criticism that Mubarak…
Egypt’s Berbers demand inclusion in national dialogue
April 28, 2011
Egypt’s Berbers demand inclusion in national dialogue
Egyptian Berber activists want representation in the national dialogue that the Egyptian interim government is holding with political parties and…
Cabinet says presidential powers will be limited
April 28, 2011
Cabinet says presidential powers will be limited
Egypt's new system of governance will limit the president's powers and create a strong, active parliament, according to Deputy Prime…
The fight continues for a better minimum wage
April 28, 2011
The fight continues for a better minimum wage
Inflation and low wages were two of the main factors behind the 25 January revolution, according to many analysts. A…
Qatar approves normalized relations between Egypt and Iran
April 28, 2011
Qatar approves normalized relations between Egypt and Iran
Doha - Qatari Prime Minister Hamad bin Jassim commended improvements in Egyptian-Iranian relations during Egyptian Prime Minister Essam Sharaf's visit…