Egypt
Wednesday’s papers: Mubarak to remain in Sharm, military council plans meetings with youth
June 1, 2011
Wednesday’s papers: Mubarak to remain in Sharm, military council plans meetings with youth
Egyptian papers on Wednesday focus on a move that could result in public discontent - the Public Prosecution’s decision that…
Judge accuses justice minister of intimidation
June 1, 2011
Judge accuses justice minister of intimidation
Hassan al-Naggar, head of the Judges Club in Zagazig, accused Egypt's justice minister of "intimidating" judges who criticize the ruling…
Israeli defense official in Cairo for talks on Middle East peace
June 1, 2011
Israeli defense official in Cairo for talks on Middle East peace
An Israeli defense official arrived in Cairo Wednesday for a visit with Egyptian officials that is expected to last a…
US$25,000 bail for Egyptian businessman in NYC sex case
June 1, 2011
US$25,000 bail for Egyptian businessman in NYC sex case
New York--A businessman and former chairman of a major Egyptian bank charged with sexually abusing a housekeeper at a luxury…
Arab League to oversee implementation of Palestinian reconciliation
June 1, 2011
Arab League to oversee implementation of Palestinian reconciliation
The Arab League on Monday decided to form a committee to supervise the implementation of a recent Palestinian reconciliation pact…
Youth groups wary of meeting with military council
May 31, 2011
Youth groups wary of meeting with military council
Egypt’s ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) announced on Monday its intention to meet with “youth factions” later…
Official survey: 47% of Egyptian citizens feel unsafe after the revolution
May 31, 2011
Official survey: 47% of Egyptian citizens feel unsafe after the revolution
A survey issued by the cabinet's Information and Decision Support Center says that 47 percent of Egyptian citizens feel unsafe…