Egypt
Thursday’s papers: Desperation grips citizens as Arab leaders meet
January 20, 2011
Thursday’s papers: Desperation grips citizens as Arab leaders meet
The opening of the Arab Economic summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, with the imposing cloud of the Tunisian situation hanging above,…
Islamism and refugees could endanger Egypt security in wake of Sudan secession
January 20, 2011
Islamism and refugees could endanger Egypt security in wake of Sudan secession
Amid heavy speculation that the South Sudan referendum, which concluded on Saturday, will split the country into two separate states,…
Parliament speaker: Self-immolation result of psychological problems
January 19, 2011
Parliament speaker: Self-immolation result of psychological problems
Parliament speaker Fathi Sorour attributed the recent suicide attempts before the parliament building to psychological disturbances. “We should not politicize…
Man who set himself ablaze not psychologically disturbed, says brother
January 19, 2011
Man who set himself ablaze not psychologically disturbed, says brother
The brother of Ahmed Hashem al-Sayed Ramadan, who set himself on fire on Tuesday, denied he was psychologically disturbed as…
Official survey: Egyptians don’t feel secure in their homeland
January 19, 2011
Official survey: Egyptians don’t feel secure in their homeland
An official survey revealed that most Egyptians do not feel secure in their homeland due to an increasing crime, corruption,…
Egyptian economy key to Mubarak son presidency bid
January 19, 2011
Egyptian economy key to Mubarak son presidency bid
Though he still delivers a speech like an aloof corporate executive announcing quarterly profits, the son and presumptive heir of…
Brotherhood specifies reform to prevent uprising in Egypt
January 19, 2011
Brotherhood specifies reform to prevent uprising in Egypt
The Muslim Brotherhood, Egypt’s largest opposition group, expects an uprising like that which took place in Tunisia to repeat itself…
New threads cast doubt on suicide-bombing scenario in Egypt church blast
January 19, 2011
New threads cast doubt on suicide-bombing scenario in Egypt church blast
Judicial sources said witnesses to the New Year’s Eve church bombing report having seen a person opening a manhole cover…
Palestinians suspected of forming clandestine network in Egypt
January 19, 2011
Palestinians suspected of forming clandestine network in Egypt
The Egyptian State Security Investigation Bureau is interrogating a number of Palestinians residing in Egypt on suspicions of forming a…
Moussa, Aboul Gheit call for Arab support of Lebanon’s president
January 19, 2011
Moussa, Aboul Gheit call for Arab support of Lebanon’s president
Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa and Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit on Wednesday called for Arab support of…