Egypt
Tuesday’s papers: Tunisia’s events continue to reverberate in Egypt
January 18, 2011
Tuesday’s papers: Tunisia’s events continue to reverberate in Egypt
Tunisia's uprising has the biggest share of Tuesday's headlines, which cover the latest political developments in the north African country…
Arab FM meeting exposes gaping differences over Lebanon
January 18, 2011
Arab FM meeting exposes gaping differences over Lebanon
A meeting of Arab foreign ministers ahead of the Arab economic summit on Monday revealed core differences in opinion over…
Sudanese politician warns of south Sudan-east Africa alliance
January 18, 2011
Sudanese politician warns of south Sudan-east Africa alliance
Southern Sudan will establish strong ties with East African nations while disregarding interests of Arab countries if it secedes, warned…
Third Egyptian sets himself ablaze
January 18, 2011
Third Egyptian sets himself ablaze
A third Egyptian man set himself on fire on Tuesday in Alexandria’s Khorshid neighborhood, security sources said.Ahmed Hashim al-Sayed, 25,…
Second Egyptian sets himself on fire after Tunisia
January 18, 2011
Second Egyptian sets himself on fire after Tunisia
A second Egyptian set himself on fire near parliament on Tuesday, security sources said, the latest case echoing an act…
Tunisian actress claims her name was used to endorse ousted president
January 18, 2011
Tunisian actress claims her name was used to endorse ousted president
Tunisian actress Hend Sabry said her name was fraudulently used on a petition drawn up by members of Tunisia’s elite…
Egyptians returning from Tunisia say situation improving
January 18, 2011
Egyptians returning from Tunisia say situation improving
Late on Monday 134 Egyptians traveling on Egyptian and Tunisian planes arrived in Egypt. The passengers had been stranded in…
Name of South Sudanese state to be declared soon, says official
January 18, 2011
Name of South Sudanese state to be declared soon, says official
The name of the new South Sudanese state will be announced soon, said the representative of the Government of Southern…
Tagammu sets conditions for participating in presidential elections
January 18, 2011
Tagammu sets conditions for participating in presidential elections
The leftist opposition Tagammu Party has set six conditions that must be met if it will take part in Egyptian…