Egypt
Planned Tahrir demo for sexually assaulted US reporter sparks controversy
March 2, 2011
Planned Tahrir demo for sexually assaulted US reporter sparks controversy
Protests planned in downtown Cairo on 4 March to demand justice for Lara Logan, the CBS news correspondent who was…
At least 6000 killed in Libya unrest, says rights group
March 2, 2011
At least 6000 killed in Libya unrest, says rights group
An estimated 6000 people have been killed so far in Libya's two-week-long popular uprising against the 42-year-old regime of Muammar…
State security detains 3 citizens despite court orders for their release
March 2, 2011
State security detains 3 citizens despite court orders for their release
The families of three men accused the state security apparatus of illegally detaining the men after they were exonerated of…
CAO headquarters closed down after staff set floor on fire
March 2, 2011
CAO headquarters closed down after staff set floor on fire
Central Auditing Organization (CAO) President Gawdat al-Malt decided to close down the headquarters building after protesters from the staff set…
Protests continue in Tahrir Square to demand Shafiq govt’s ouster
March 2, 2011
Protests continue in Tahrir Square to demand Shafiq govt’s ouster
Hundreds of demonstrators on Wednesday continued to protest in Cairo's Tahrir Square to demand the resignation of Ahmed Shafiq--appointed last…
Egypt grants LE47 million to state-run newspapers ‘to offset losses’
March 2, 2011
Egypt grants LE47 million to state-run newspapers ‘to offset losses’
The government will disburse LE47 million to the state-run newspapers, purportedly to compensate them for losses incurred during the 35…
Former petroleum minister investigated for Israel-gas deal
March 2, 2011
Former petroleum minister investigated for Israel-gas deal
The State Security Prosecution summoned former Petroleum Minister Sameh Fahmy for questioning, after receiving complaints that Fahmy had sold natural…
Arab League postpones Baghdad summit
March 2, 2011
Arab League postpones Baghdad summit
The Arab summit scheduled for March in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad has been postponed until 15 May, said state…
Two US warships move closer to Libya via Suez Canal
March 2, 2011
Two US warships move closer to Libya via Suez Canal
Two US warships have passed through the Suez Canal on their way to the Mediterranean Sea and closer to Libyan…
ICC to investigate alleged crimes against humanity in Libya
March 2, 2011
ICC to investigate alleged crimes against humanity in Libya
The International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor will open an investigation into alleged crimes against humanity committed in Libya since the…