Egypt
Students and activists protest before prosecution over alleged security assaults
November 8, 2010
Students and activists protest before prosecution over alleged security assaults
Dozens of political activists and Ain Shams University students protested on Monday before the public prosecution, demanding an immediate investigation…
Health Ministry to cancel licences for 700 kinds of medicine
November 8, 2010
Health Ministry to cancel licences for 700 kinds of medicine
The Health Ministry this week plans to cancel the licenses for 700 different kinds of medicine that were issued last…
Antiquities czar: ‘Gospel of Judas’ won’t be displayed in museums
November 8, 2010
Antiquities czar: ‘Gospel of Judas’ won’t be displayed in museums
The so-called "Gospel of Judas," which US authorities handed over to Egypt in July, will not be displayed in any…
ERTU warns new regulations will soon take effect
November 8, 2010
ERTU warns new regulations will soon take effect
The Egyptian Radio and Television Union (ERTU) has sent notices to broadcasting companies and stations to press them to follow…
Govt: Rafah border crossing to be closed for Eid holidays, weekends
November 8, 2010
Govt: Rafah border crossing to be closed for Eid holidays, weekends
Egyptian authorities have announced a decision to close the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip for the…
NDP’s pro-Gamal Mubarak candidates banned from parliamentary polls
November 8, 2010
NDP’s pro-Gamal Mubarak candidates banned from parliamentary polls
The ruling National Democratic Party (NDP)'s recent decision to ban three of its parliamentary candidates from standing in 28 November…
In wake of threats, Egyptian church leaders talk security
November 8, 2010
In wake of threats, Egyptian church leaders talk security
Leaders of the Orthodox, Catholic and Anglican churches in Egypt met on Sunday to discuss possible security measures to be…
Middle East synod highlights problems faced by region’s Christians
November 8, 2010
Middle East synod highlights problems faced by region’s Christians
The Synod of Bishops' Special Assembly for the Middle East was held from 10 to 24 October to discuss pressing…
29 brotherhood parliamentary candidates disqualified from races
November 8, 2010
29 brotherhood parliamentary candidates disqualified from races
The state-run High Elections Commission (HEC) has disqualified 29 parliamentary candidates affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) opposition movement
Number of deaths among Egyptian pilgrims rises to seven
November 8, 2010
Number of deaths among Egyptian pilgrims rises to seven
The number of deaths among Egyptian pilgrims performing the Hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia has risen to seven, Egyptian authorities…