Egypt
Year Ender: Dissecting the ElBaradei phenomenon
December 29, 2010
Year Ender: Dissecting the ElBaradei phenomenon
It resembled the welcome a warrior receives upon returning from victory.In February 2010, thousands of young Egyptians rallied at Cairo…
Special from Tunisia: Al-Jazeera accused of exaggerating popular unrest
December 28, 2010
Special from Tunisia: Al-Jazeera accused of exaggerating popular unrest
Tunis--A number of Tunisian political parties have issued statements denouncing Qatar-based news network Al-Jazeera for exaggerating recent incidents of public…
Year Ender: Critics question regime’s response to mounting labor unrest
December 28, 2010
Year Ender: Critics question regime’s response to mounting labor unrest
This year has been marked by numerous incidents of labor unrest, raising questions as to how Egypt’s ruling regime plans…
Moussa doesn’t rule out future presidential bid
December 28, 2010
Moussa doesn’t rule out future presidential bid
All citizens have the right to run for the presidency if they have the correct qualifications, said Arab League (AL)…
Security to be bolstered at churches for Coptic Christmas
December 28, 2010
Security to be bolstered at churches for Coptic Christmas
Coptic Orthodox churches in Egypt and abroad are preparing for Coptic Christmas amid strict security measures following threats targeted at…
South Sinai governor announces the conditional reopening of Sharm beaches
December 28, 2010
South Sinai governor announces the conditional reopening of Sharm beaches
South Sinai Governor Abdel Fadil Shousha on Monday announced the conditional reopening of all Sharm al-Sheikh beaches, including north Naama…
Protesting attendance by US ambassador, theater cancels show
December 28, 2010
Protesting attendance by US ambassador, theater cancels show
A cultural society on Monday canceled a theatrical performance addressing human rights awareness issues after receiving news that US Ambassador…
High court revokes travel ban for Christian convert
December 28, 2010
High court revokes travel ban for Christian convert
The Supreme Administrative Court on Tuesday revoked a Ministry of Interior-sanctioned travel ban against Christian convert Maher al-Motasem al-Gohary.
Kenya promises to safeguard Egypt’s water interests
December 28, 2010
Kenya promises to safeguard Egypt’s water interests
Kenyan Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka on Tuesday said his country will not use Nile water in a way that harms…
Libya releases 30 Egyptians detained for illegal fishing
December 28, 2010
Libya releases 30 Egyptians detained for illegal fishing
Libyan authorities will release 30 Egyptian fishermen detained on Thursday for illegally entering Libyan territorial waters, Egypt’s Assistant Foreign Minister…