Egypt
Trial of journalists accused of insulting police postponed
November 23, 2010
Trial of journalists accused of insulting police postponed
The South Giza criminal court has decided to postpone until 20 December the trial of a chief editor and journalist…
Libyan authorities fire at Egyptian sailors
November 23, 2010
Libyan authorities fire at Egyptian sailors
One Egyptian sailor was shot and a further ten detained by the Libyan coast guard for entering Libyan regional waters.…
Egypt must release journalist charged with drug possession, says rights group
November 23, 2010
Egypt must release journalist charged with drug possession, says rights group
Egyptian authorities should immediately release Youssef Shaaban, a reporter for the online newspaper Al-Badil arrested on Friday while covering street…
Workers, not voters, worry Egypt’s government
November 23, 2010
Workers, not voters, worry Egypt’s government
Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak acknowledged this month that many of his compatriots have yet to benefit from faster economic growth…
Hamas chief says group ready for Fatah reconciliation
November 23, 2010
Hamas chief says group ready for Fatah reconciliation
The leader of the Hamas political wing, Khaled Meshaal, said on Monday the group is prepared to sign a Cairo-sponsored…
Tuesday’s papers: Poll preparations and tensions, Ahly coach’s resignation and Mubarak travels to Gulf
November 23, 2010
Tuesday’s papers: Poll preparations and tensions, Ahly coach’s resignation and Mubarak travels to Gulf
Coverage of Egyptian parliamentary poll preparations takes up headlines in both private and state-run newspaper on Tuesday. “Counting the parliamentary…
NDP continues to reject international elections monitoring
November 23, 2010
NDP continues to reject international elections monitoring
The ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) has renewed its refusal of international observers to monitor parliamentary elections slated for 28…
New Gaza aid ship docks at Arish
November 23, 2010
New Gaza aid ship docks at Arish
A new aid vessel carrying Gaza-bound cargo arrived early Tuesday morning at the Egyptian port of Arish, located in North…
The Tagammu Party
November 23, 2010
The Tagammu Party
The Tagammu PartyParty President: Refaat al-Saeed Party history: The Tagammu party is the most prominent socialist party in Egypt. It…
Mubarak begins diplomatic tour of Gulf
November 23, 2010
Mubarak begins diplomatic tour of Gulf
President Hosni Mubarak departed on Tuesday for the United Arab Emirates on the first leg of a Gulf tour that…