Egypt
Rights groups: Constitutional committee fails to reflect Egypt’s diversity
February 16, 2011
Rights groups: Constitutional committee fails to reflect Egypt’s diversity
Thirty-one human rights organizations have criticized the constitutional amendment committee drawn up by Egypt's Supreme Council of the Armed Forces,…
Cairo Book Fair postponed due to scheduling conflicts
February 16, 2011
Cairo Book Fair postponed due to scheduling conflicts
The General Egyptian Book Organization
Mubarak given up, wants to die in Sharm, says Saudi official
February 16, 2011
Mubarak given up, wants to die in Sharm, says Saudi official
Egypt's ousted president has given up and wants to die in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh where he…
Al-Azhar head warns against amending Article II of constitution
February 16, 2011
Al-Azhar head warns against amending Article II of constitution
The amendment of Article II of the Egyptian Constitution, which state
Egyptian youth deserves Nobel Peace Prize, says prominent scientist
February 16, 2011
Egyptian youth deserves Nobel Peace Prize, says prominent scientist
Renowned Egyptian scientist Farouk al-Baz has called on public figures to unify their efforts internationally--both as individuals and representatives of…
Egypt’s army must deal more firmly with strikers, says industrialist
February 16, 2011
Egypt’s army must deal more firmly with strikers, says industrialist
Egyptian manufacturers have cut output because banks are closed while labor unions have taken the country's revolution as a cue…
Egyptian Petroleum Minister denies resignation reports
February 16, 2011
Egyptian Petroleum Minister denies resignation reports
Egyptian Petroleum Minister Sameh Fahmy denied rumors on Wednesday that he had resigned from Egypt's transitional government.
Egyptian Health Minister: 356 dead, 5500 injured in January uprising
February 16, 2011
Egyptian Health Minister: 356 dead, 5500 injured in January uprising
Preliminary hospital reports have put the number of people killed during Egypt's 25 January uprising--which led to the toppling last…
Prisoners tell of rotting corpses and shootings
February 16, 2011
Prisoners tell of rotting corpses and shootings
Gruesome details have emerged about the crisis in al-Qata prison, where guards were reportedly still shooting at inmates just days…
Minya changes name of Suzanne Mubarak Square
February 16, 2011
Minya changes name of Suzanne Mubarak Square
The Minya governorate executive board decided on Wednesday to change the name of a central square until now named after…