Egypt
Revolutionary youth group demands ousted president’s departure from Egypt
February 22, 2011
Revolutionary youth group demands ousted president’s departure from Egypt
The presence of deposed president Hosni Mubarak in the Egyptian resort city of Sharm El-Sheikh is “suspicious” and represents the…
Arab League Cairo staff declares solidarity with Libyan protesters
February 22, 2011
Arab League Cairo staff declares solidarity with Libyan protesters
Dozens of Arab League employees of different nationalities staged a vigil at the league’s headquarters in Cairo on Tuesday to…
Moussa calls for immediate end to violence against Libyan protesters
February 22, 2011
Moussa calls for immediate end to violence against Libyan protesters
Arab League Secretary-General Amr Moussa on Tuesday called for an "immediate end" to the violence currently being used against anti-government…
Under Secretary Burns pledges US support for Egypt political change
February 22, 2011
Under Secretary Burns pledges US support for Egypt political change
In the first official visit made by a high-ranking US official to Egypt since the 25 January uprising, Under Secretary…
Egypt’s Journalists Syndicate president resigns after protest
February 22, 2011
Egypt’s Journalists Syndicate president resigns after protest
Journalists Syndicate President Makram Mohamed Ahmed announced Tuesday that he was leaving office due to ill health.Ahmed sent a letter…
Egypt beefs up military presence on Libya border
February 22, 2011
Egypt beefs up military presence on Libya border
Egypt is beefing up its military presence on the Libyan border in response to an influx of refugees and the…
Egypt’s revolution death toll rises to 384
February 22, 2011
Egypt’s revolution death toll rises to 384
Protests in Egypt that led to the overthrow of former president Hosni Mubarak have left at least 384 people dead…
Egyptian workers await new minister
February 22, 2011
Egyptian workers await new minister
Egyptian workers anxiously await the appointment of a new minister as news reports predict that former Minister of Manpower Aisha…
Spinning company VP dies after workers storm office
February 22, 2011
Spinning company VP dies after workers storm office
Vice President of the Misr Fine Spinning and Weaving Company in Kafr al-Dawar, Raafat Geneidi, died after thousands of angry…
Egypt: Libya responsible for security of Egyptian residents
February 22, 2011
Egypt: Libya responsible for security of Egyptian residents
The Egyptian government today said its Libyan counterpart is responsible for securing Egyptians and their property in Libya after Libyan…