Egypt
Money and safety will determine voter turnout this year
November 26, 2010
Money and safety will determine voter turnout this year
This Sunday’s parliamentary elections will probably hold district-specific variances regarding voter turnout, with a probable overall dip, analysts say.
Egypt courts cancel election in several districts
November 26, 2010
Egypt courts cancel election in several districts
Egyptian courts ordered the cancellation of Sunday's parliamentary election in 24 districts after orders to reinstate opposition and independent candidates…
Thuggery familiar blot on Egyptian elections
November 26, 2010
Thuggery familiar blot on Egyptian elections
Egyptians wondering whether to vote in Sunday's parliamentary election must factor in the risk of brawls involving thugs hired by…
Second Copt dies in Egypt’s church protest
November 26, 2010
Second Copt dies in Egypt’s church protest
A second man was killed following the al-Omraneyya
Egypt’s ruling party challenges Islamists
November 26, 2010
Egypt’s ruling party challenges Islamists
Egypt's ruling party has asked the public prosecutor to investigate candidates in next week's parliamentary election who are running as…
Judges excluded from HEC to lodge complaint with judicial authorities
November 26, 2010
Judges excluded from HEC to lodge complaint with judicial authorities
Egyptian judges excluded from the High Elections Commission (HEC) have begun collecting signatures for an official complaint that they intend…
Al-Azhar asks Coptic Church to denounce US religious discrimination claims
November 26, 2010
Al-Azhar asks Coptic Church to denounce US religious discrimination claims
Al-Azhar attempted to persuade Egypt's Coptic Church on Thursday to rebuff a US report claiming that Christians in Egypt were…
Activists call for ‘Day of Anger’ following Giza church clashes
November 25, 2010
Activists call for ‘Day of Anger’ following Giza church clashes
In the midst of sectarian turmoil and a turbulent run-up to Sunday’s parliamentary polls, Facebook activists added fuel to the…
Three Africans injured while trying to enter Egypt illegally
November 25, 2010
Three Africans injured while trying to enter Egypt illegally
Egyptian authorities have arrested 28 Eritrean and Ethiopian nationals who tried to sneak into Egypt across its southern border.
Experts: Al-Jazeera may revise Egypt coverage in light of improved Qatar ties
November 25, 2010
Experts: Al-Jazeera may revise Egypt coverage in light of improved Qatar ties
Media experts expect Qatar's Al-Jazeera television news channel to review its coverage of Egypt following President Hosni Mubarak’s visit to…