Egypt
‘Anonymous’ hackers threaten Egypt govt websites in reprisal for censorship
January 26, 2011
‘Anonymous’ hackers threaten Egypt govt websites in reprisal for censorship
Global internet hackers threatened to attack websites affiliated with the Egyptian government on Wednesday in retaliation for the regime’s blocking…
Al-Masry Al-Youm photographer injured in Suez clashes
January 26, 2011
Al-Masry Al-Youm photographer injured in Suez clashes
Moustafa Bahgat, an Al-Masry Al-Youm photographer, was shot by a rubber bullet as he covered a massive protest in the…
Rachid cancels visit to Davos
January 26, 2011
Rachid cancels visit to Davos
Davos--Egyptian Trade and Industry Minister Rachid Mohamed Rachid has cancelled his visit to the World Economic Forum, his spokeswoman said…
Al-Azhar scholars: “Anger” demos don’t violate religious precepts
January 26, 2011
Al-Azhar scholars: “Anger” demos don’t violate religious precepts
Al-Azhar scholars said all religions, more than human rights organizations, provide groups and individuals the right to express themselves.They also…
Facebook says no major changes in Egypt traffic
January 26, 2011
Facebook says no major changes in Egypt traffic
London--Facebook is aware of reports of disruption to its service in Egypt but said it had not seen any major…
NAC official: To hell with ElBaradei
January 26, 2011
NAC official: To hell with ElBaradei
George Ishak, head of the governorates committee of the National Association for Change, was quoted by a Spanish news agency…
Clinton: Egypt’s protests offer reform opportunity
January 26, 2011
Clinton: Egypt’s protests offer reform opportunity
Washington--US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is urging the Egyptian government not to prevent peaceful protests or block communications,…
Experts: Western reactions to Mid-East unrest belie commitment to democratization
January 26, 2011
Experts: Western reactions to Mid-East unrest belie commitment to democratization
Despite President Barack Obama’s recent assertion in his State of the Union address on Tuesday that the US “supports the…
ETUF orders syndicate heads to thwart labor demos
January 26, 2011
ETUF orders syndicate heads to thwart labor demos
Hussein Megawer, head of the Egyptian Trade Union Federation (ETUF), requested heads of syndicates to thwart any labor demonstrations at…
Rachid: No risk of destabilization in Egypt
January 26, 2011
Rachid: No risk of destabilization in Egypt
Rome--Egypt is not heading toward destabilization and the government will be able to manage discontent that has led to demonstrations,…