Egypt
‘Madinaty man’ named man of the year by anti-corruption group
December 9, 2010
‘Madinaty man’ named man of the year by anti-corruption group
Hamdi al-Fakharani, also known as “the Madinaty man,” won first place in the “Egyptian warrior” prize category, presented by popular…
Egyptian expert withdraws from team studying shark attacks
December 9, 2010
Egyptian expert withdraws from team studying shark attacks
Egyptian oceanography professor Mahmoud Hanafy has pulled out of the joint American-Egyptian team of experts mandated with studying possible reasons…
Brotherhood’s sole MP defies group directive to quit assembly
December 9, 2010
Brotherhood’s sole MP defies group directive to quit assembly
Magdy Ashour, the only Muslim Brotherhood
Brotherhood to join forces with ElBaradei’s NAC for political change
December 9, 2010
Brotherhood to join forces with ElBaradei’s NAC for political change
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood (MB) opposition movement confirmed this week that it would be working with the National Assembly for Change…
Autopsy report: No trace of violence found on Alex arrestee’s body
December 9, 2010
Autopsy report: No trace of violence found on Alex arrestee’s body
Alexandria's district attorney on Thursday
Experts say Red Sea attacks involved two different shark species
December 9, 2010
Experts say Red Sea attacks involved two different shark species
Sharm al-Sheikh--Two different species of shark were involved in the recent spate of attacks off of Egypt’s Red Sea coast,…
‘Poppy Flowers’ theft case appeal adjourned until January
December 9, 2010
‘Poppy Flowers’ theft case appeal adjourned until January
An Egyptian court of appeals on Thursday began hearings to reverse the decision to imprison ministry of culture officials accused…
Egyptian authorities discover tunnels along Gaza border
December 9, 2010
Egyptian authorities discover tunnels along Gaza border
Egyptian security on Thursday uncovered seven smuggling tunnels along Egypt's border with the Gaza Strip. Authorities made the discoveries in…
Prominent Salafi preacher reportedly arrested in Alexandria
December 9, 2010
Prominent Salafi preacher reportedly arrested in Alexandria
Security authorities in Alexandria have detained Sheikh Abdel Moneim al-Shahat, a prominent Salafi figure, according to OnIslam.net. The website quoted…
Thursday’s papers: NDP justifies victory while shark attacks fail to deter tourists
December 9, 2010
Thursday’s papers: NDP justifies victory while shark attacks fail to deter tourists
Thursday's privately-owned and state-run newspapers focus largely on the post-election political dynamics within the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP). Egypt's…