Egypt
Egyptian rights group makes appeal to Mubarak for sweeping political reform
January 17, 2011
Egyptian rights group makes appeal to Mubarak for sweeping political reform
In a statement on Monday, the Cairo-based Land Center for Human Rights called on Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to suspend…
Experts: Unlike in Egypt, Tunisia Islamists no threat to democracy
January 17, 2011
Experts: Unlike in Egypt, Tunisia Islamists no threat to democracy
Islamists will not pose a threat to a possible democratic transformation in Tunisia following the toppling of President Zine al-Abidine…
Policeman charged with Minya train shooting to stand trial next month
January 17, 2011
Policeman charged with Minya train shooting to stand trial next month
A gunman who boarded a train in Upper Egypt last week and opened fire on Christian commuters will face trial…
Arabs should consider lesson of Tunisia, says Moussa
January 17, 2011
Arabs should consider lesson of Tunisia, says Moussa
Sharm el-Sheikh--The Arab League chief said on Monday Arab states should consider the lesson of Tunisia after protests over prices…
Case of NDP member, journalist accused of libel to be decided
January 17, 2011
Case of NDP member, journalist accused of libel to be decided
A National Democratic Party (NDP) member and two journalists charged with libel will be sentenced on 13 February, announced an…
Rights groups criticize universities for punishing opposition students
January 17, 2011
Rights groups criticize universities for punishing opposition students
A number of human rights groups criticized two Egyptian universities for preventing students affiliated with an opposition movement from taking…
The Ibn Khassib Hotel: A sectarian-free zone in Egypt
January 17, 2011
The Ibn Khassib Hotel: A sectarian-free zone in Egypt
When I came across a small kiosk in the Upper Egyptian city of Minya and asked for the hotel of…
Health Ministry takes emergency measures to prepare for bad weather
January 17, 2011
Health Ministry takes emergency measures to prepare for bad weather
The Ministry of Health has decided to adopt special procedures at all ambulance and emergency units across Egypt, to be…
Yellow Pages phone directory expands into digital realm
January 17, 2011
Yellow Pages phone directory expands into digital realm
In a continuous effort to create the ultimate free-of-charge service to its clients, Yellow Pages Ltd. has introduced a number…