Egypt
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…
Mubarak does not want poor to bear more burdens
January 17, 2011
Mubarak does not want poor to bear more burdens
Egypt's ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) declared today that President Hosni Mubarak does not want poorer people in Egypt to…
FM: Egypt will support new southern Sudanese state
January 17, 2011
FM: Egypt will support new southern Sudanese state
Egypt is ready to support the people of southern Sudan in establishing a new state if Sudan's referendum results in…