Egypt
Egyptian foreign minister to meet with Israeli delegation
May 19, 2011
Egyptian foreign minister to meet with Israeli delegation
Egyptian Foreign Minister Nabil al-Araby will meet Thursday with an unofficial Israeli delegation visiting Cairo to promote an initiative intended…
Thursday’s papers: No pardon for Mubarak, ‘jerrycan revolution’ ignited, ‘gift loophole’ threatens justice
May 19, 2011
Thursday’s papers: No pardon for Mubarak, ‘jerrycan revolution’ ignited, ‘gift loophole’ threatens justice
Thursday’s state-run Al-Ahram arrives with a clear message from the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces in its leading headline,…
With Nour Party, Salafis attempt to tap into party politics
May 18, 2011
With Nour Party, Salafis attempt to tap into party politics
After decades of staying out of politics, Alexandria-based Salafis have decided to form their own political party in hopes of…
Fighting continues over scarce diesel and butane
May 18, 2011
Fighting continues over scarce diesel and butane
Shortages in the supply of diesel fuel and butane gas cylinders led to fights among citizens in several cities on…
Judges furious over State Council appointments violations
May 18, 2011
Judges furious over State Council appointments violations
A number of Egyptian judges on Wednesday criticized a judicial authority for appointing the sons of judges and police officers…
Mubarak used excessive force during uprising, says Amnesty International
May 18, 2011
Mubarak used excessive force during uprising, says Amnesty International
Former President Hosni Mubarak’s security services used excessive force in an attempt to quell the 18-day uprising that led to…
Labor protests continue nationwide
May 18, 2011
Labor protests continue nationwide
Six labor protests, demanding better wages and working conditions, were staged in Cairo and other governorates on Wednesday. In Giza,…
Coptic Christians end Maspero sit-in
May 18, 2011
Coptic Christians end Maspero sit-in
Coptic Christians staging a sit-in before the Egyptian Radio and Television Union building on the Maspero Corniche agreed to end…
Heikal summoned for questioning on Mubarak’s wealth
May 18, 2011
Heikal summoned for questioning on Mubarak’s wealth
An Egyptian judicial authority on Wednesday summoned renowned journalist Mohamed Hassanein Heikal for questioning on the wealth of ousted President…
Bin Talal’s company accuses Egypt of delaying Toshka deal
May 18, 2011
Bin Talal’s company accuses Egypt of delaying Toshka deal
The Kingdom Agricultural Development Company, which is owned by Saudi Prince al-Walid bin Talal, has accused the Egyptian government of…