Egypt
Egypt-US ties unaffected by leaked cables, says ambassador Scobey
November 30, 2010
Egypt-US ties unaffected by leaked cables, says ambassador Scobey
US Ambassador to Egypt Margaret Scobey on Tuesday played down the impact the recent release of classified documents, published by…
Elections no longer about re-distribution of wealth and power, critics say
November 30, 2010
Elections no longer about re-distribution of wealth and power, critics say
In the wake of Sunday's landslide parliamentary victory for the ruling National Democratic Party, some Egyptian analysts are arguing that,…
Building collapse claims five lives in 6th October
November 30, 2010
Building collapse claims five lives in 6th October
A farmer and his four children died Tuesday morning after their home collapsed in Behrems, located in 6th October city.The…
Public Prosecution summons officer over electoral fraud complicity
November 30, 2010
Public Prosecution summons officer over electoral fraud complicity
The Public Prosecution on Tuesday summoned an officer accused of disregarding electoral fraud in Sunday's parliamentary poll.Head of Badrasheen Prosecution,…
Woman and baby killed in election violence in Qousiya
November 30, 2010
Woman and baby killed in election violence in Qousiya
Elections violence continued in Assuit's Qousiya, with the death of a mother and her two-year-old baby following clashes between candidates'…
Brotherhood looks toward run-offs after dismal electoral performance
November 30, 2010
Brotherhood looks toward run-offs after dismal electoral performance
The Muslim Brotherhood on Tuesday announced that 27 of its candidates will participate in the 5 December parliamentary run-off vote.…
Cairo and Alexandria airports reopen as fog clears
November 30, 2010
Cairo and Alexandria airports reopen as fog clears
Thick fog caused the closure of the Cairo and Alexandria airports for several hours early this morning. More than 30…
US ‘dismayed’ by Egyptian election process
November 30, 2010
US ‘dismayed’ by Egyptian election process
Washington--The United States said on Monday reports of "irregularities" in Egypt's parliamentary elections raise questions about the "fairness and transparency"…
Elections Monitor: Egyptian judges express concern over integrity of elections
November 30, 2010
Elections Monitor: Egyptian judges express concern over integrity of elections
State-run newspapers and National Democratic Party (NDP) officials continue to tout Sunday’s elections as democratic amid reports of fraud and…
Wikileaks revelations no danger to Cairo’s interests, experts say
November 30, 2010
Wikileaks revelations no danger to Cairo’s interests, experts say
Several Egyptian analysts have said that documents released on Sunday by online whistle-blower Wikileaks effectively strengthen Egypt's position and serve…