Egypt
Tagammu Party board insists on contesting runoffs despite violations
December 2, 2010
Tagammu Party board insists on contesting runoffs despite violations
The leftist opposition Tagammu Party's branch in Qalyubiya decided on Thursday to freeze its activities to protest the passive stance…
Wafd Party formally announces decision to boycott runoffs
December 2, 2010
Wafd Party formally announces decision to boycott runoffs
Amid deep divisions and clashes between members, the executive bureau of the liberal Wafd Party, Egypt's largest licensed opposition party,…
Egypt mulls inviting Iran to conference on Judaization of J’lem
December 2, 2010
Egypt mulls inviting Iran to conference on Judaization of J’lem
The Egyptian government is reportedly thinking about inviting Iran to participate in a conference on Jerusalem scheduled for February.
Qatar selected as 2022 World Cup host
December 2, 2010
Qatar selected as 2022 World Cup host
Zurich--Qatar was selected as host of the 2022 World Cup, beating out a bid by the United States to bring…
Study: Egyptians most vulnerable to heart disease at early age
December 2, 2010
Study: Egyptians most vulnerable to heart disease at early age
Egyptians are the most vulnerable to heart disease at an early age compared to people elsewhere in the world, according…
Policemen in Sayeda Zeinab brutality case referred to criminal court
December 2, 2010
Policemen in Sayeda Zeinab brutality case referred to criminal court
Public Prosecutor Abdel Meguid Mahmoud on Thursday approved the transfer of two police officers and two members of the secret…
US must press Egypt for political reform, says US group
December 2, 2010
US must press Egypt for political reform, says US group
A group of US experts urged the Obama Administration to press President Hosni Mubarak’s regime to adopt "a new course toward…
Administrative court invalidates elections in 7 Cairo districts
December 2, 2010
Administrative court invalidates elections in 7 Cairo districts
The administrative court, led by State Council Vice President Kamal al-Lamai, has ruled to nullify parliamentary election results in seven…
Authorities kill shark responsible for Red Sea attacks
December 2, 2010
Authorities kill shark responsible for Red Sea attacks
Minister of Environment Maged George on Thursday said ministry personnel killed the shark responsible for injuring four tourists near the…
Eritrean head of state visits Cairo to discuss regional issues
December 2, 2010
Eritrean head of state visits Cairo to discuss regional issues
President Hosni Mubarak on Thursday met with his Eritrean counterpart, Isaias Afwerki, in Cairo to discuss African and Middle Eastern…