Egypt
Egypt seeks compensation for evacuees from Libya
March 17, 2011
Egypt seeks compensation for evacuees from Libya
Manpower Minister Ahmed al-Borai said on Thursday that Egypt is seeking compensation for Egyptians who fled Libya following the eruption…
Military prosecutor: Mubarak won’t be tried by a military tribunal
March 17, 2011
Military prosecutor: Mubarak won’t be tried by a military tribunal
Egypt's former President Hosni Mubarak will not be tried before a military tribunal, Military Prosecutor General, Major Medhat Ghazy, has…
Released detainees recount military torture, thousands remain in custody
March 17, 2011
Released detainees recount military torture, thousands remain in custody
Civilians who were detained by the military last week gave testimonials on Wednesday recounting the torture that they endured and…
Egypt negotiates with Israel to raise price of exported gas
March 17, 2011
Egypt negotiates with Israel to raise price of exported gas
Egypt is in negotiations with Israel with the aim of increasing the price of exported Egyptian natural gas, Minister of…
Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh declares possibility of non-Egyptian successor
March 17, 2011
Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh declares possibility of non-Egyptian successor
Grand Sheikh of Al-Azhar Ahmed al-Tayyeb announced Thursday the possibility of choosing his future successor from outside Egypt.Al-Tayyeb said in…
Pope Shenouda back in Egypt after 18-day trip for treatment
March 17, 2011
Pope Shenouda back in Egypt after 18-day trip for treatment
Egypt’s Coptic Pope Shenouda III returned back to Cairo from New York after an 18-day treatment trip in the United…
Thursday’s papers: Constitutional reform and security measures
March 17, 2011
Thursday’s papers: Constitutional reform and security measures
The referendum on constitutional amendments to be held next Saturday remains the primary focus of both state-run and private newspapers,…
Egypt’s constitutional referendum: The debate continues
March 17, 2011
Egypt’s constitutional referendum: The debate continues
With the clock ticking down to the referendum on constitutional amendments slated for Saturday, the pro-democracy movement remains divided on…
Egypt military calls for media silence on referendum beginning Friday
March 17, 2011
Egypt military calls for media silence on referendum beginning Friday
Egypt’s ruling Supreme Council of Armed Forces called on media outlets not to publish or broadcast any opinions, suggestions or…