Egypt
Three succumb to swine flu; 19 infections reported nationwide
December 23, 2010
Three succumb to swine flu; 19 infections reported nationwide
Three people have died in three different governorates from complications associated with the H1N1 virus, commonly known as "swine flu,"…
Following series of losses, Ahly football club poaches star coach
December 23, 2010
Following series of losses, Ahly football club poaches star coach
Ahly Football Club Vice President Mahmoud al-Khatib reportedly met in Jeddah
Weather forecasters predict cold front from Monday to New Year
December 23, 2010
Weather forecasters predict cold front from Monday to New Year
Egypt's National Weather Forecast Authority (NWFA) has predicted a cold front expected to last from Monday, 27 December until New…
Wafd Party challenges legitimacy of incoming parliament
December 23, 2010
Wafd Party challenges legitimacy of incoming parliament
The liberal opposition Wafd Party has reportedly begun taking steps to legally
Brother of Syrian atomic energy scientist disappears in Cairo
December 23, 2010
Brother of Syrian atomic energy scientist disappears in Cairo
The brother of Marah Ahmed al-Homsy, a scientist working for the Syrian Atomic Energy Commission, has been reported missing in…
Opposition figures urge political forces to unite against anticipated vote fraud
December 23, 2010
Opposition figures urge political forces to unite against anticipated vote fraud
At a seminar organized by the Egyptian Press Syndicate's freedoms committee on Wednesday, political figures called on Egypt's various political…
Truckers continue strike in five Egyptian governorates
December 23, 2010
Truckers continue strike in five Egyptian governorates
Heavy-freight truck drivers and owners continued their strike on Thursday, ushering the episode into its 14th day in Gharbiya, Sharqiya,…
Egyptian security apprehends 6 Eritreans near Israeli border
December 23, 2010
Egyptian security apprehends 6 Eritreans near Israeli border
Egyptian authorities on Thursday arrested six Eritreans attempting to illegally cross Egypt's border with Israel, security sources said.One source said…
Trial postponed for suspect involved in 2005 tourist attacks
December 23, 2010
Trial postponed for suspect involved in 2005 tourist attacks
An Egyptian court on Thursday postponed to 14 February the trial of Reda Sayyid Ali, the Egyptian suspected of involvement…
INTERVIEW: ElBaradei on quiet revolution, reform tactics, and religion
December 23, 2010
INTERVIEW: ElBaradei on quiet revolution, reform tactics, and religion
Mohamed ElBaradei has chosen an interesting time to re-enter the Egyptian political arena. After his calls for a parliamentary election…