Egypt
6 April movement calls for protest against police abuse
January 20, 2011
6 April movement calls for protest against police abuse
Opposition movement 6 April Youth is calling for a protest against Egyptian police abuse in front of the Interior Ministry…
Congo, Burundi to join Nile agreement opposed by Egypt
January 20, 2011
Congo, Burundi to join Nile agreement opposed by Egypt
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi may soon sign an accord on water usage from the Nile River, paving…
Egyptian police thwarts ninth self-immolation attempt
January 20, 2011
Egyptian police thwarts ninth self-immolation attempt
Security sources said one person was arrested while attempting to set himself ablaze in front of the People’s Assembly downtown Thursday.…
Egypt’s parliament mulls banning amplifier use during Friday prayers
January 20, 2011
Egypt’s parliament mulls banning amplifier use during Friday prayers
Egypt's Parliament will consider proposals next week to stop the use of microphone loudspeakers during Islamic sermons on Fridays. The…
South Korea offers help to build Egypt’s nuclear plants
January 20, 2011
South Korea offers help to build Egypt’s nuclear plants
South Korea seeks to help Egypt build its nuclear plants in a move to further enhance economic cooperation between the…
Egypt’s middle class won’t follow Tunisian example, experts say
January 20, 2011
Egypt’s middle class won’t follow Tunisian example, experts say
As analysts remain immersed in comparing Egypt and Tunisia, examining the likelihood of a similar uprising at home, they point…
Trial for Coptic solidarity demonstrators adjourned until February
January 20, 2011
Trial for Coptic solidarity demonstrators adjourned until February
The Rod al-Farag Misdemeanor Court adjourned the trial of eight leftist activists until 24 February, a judicial source said. The…
Israel ties with South Sudan don’t threaten Egypt, says diplomat
January 20, 2011
Israel ties with South Sudan don’t threaten Egypt, says diplomat
Relations between Israel and South Sudan do not threaten Egypt’s national security, said Mo’ayed al-Dele’ei, the Egyptian consul in Juba.Egyptian…
Security sources: None of Ben Ali’s relatives entered Egypt
January 20, 2011
Security sources: None of Ben Ali’s relatives entered Egypt
Security sources at Cairo International Airport said neither the family of Tunisia’s ousted president Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali, nor the…