Egypt
Non-political groups set to influence Egypt’s parliamentary polls
November 24, 2010
Non-political groups set to influence Egypt’s parliamentary polls
As in previous parliamentary elections, non-political groups will largely determine who the winners will be in Egypt’s parliamentary elections on…
Brotherhood brokered deals with other influential parties, group spokesman says
November 24, 2010
Brotherhood brokered deals with other influential parties, group spokesman says
Muslim Brotherhood (MB) media spokesman Dr. Mohammed Morsi revealed the Brotherhood recently brokered deals with National Democratic Party (NDP), Wafd…
Poor women seek better life with plastic surgery
November 24, 2010
Poor women seek better life with plastic surgery
Working-class Egyptians are getting botox, breast implants and tummy tucks in the hopes that the cosmetic surgery once reserved for…
Interior Ministry to adopt anti-film piracy measures
November 24, 2010
Interior Ministry to adopt anti-film piracy measures
The Interior Ministry held meetings this week with the Egyptian Chamber of Cinemas to discuss ways of preventing film piracy,…
Brotherhood adopts novel campaign tactic to maintain traditional slogan
November 24, 2010
Brotherhood adopts novel campaign tactic to maintain traditional slogan
Muslim Brotherhood parliamentary candidates on Wednesday distributed packs of medicines plastered with their traditional slogan "Islam is the Solution" while…
Police pressure taxi drivers to help out on election day
November 24, 2010
Police pressure taxi drivers to help out on election day
The Interior Ministry has come up with an idea to "persuade" Egyptian taxi drivers to render their services to the…
Minister tells Imams to encourage citizens to vote in parliamentary polls
November 24, 2010
Minister tells Imams to encourage citizens to vote in parliamentary polls
Minister of Religious Endowments and Islamic Affairs Mahmoud Hamdi Zaqzouq issued an order on Wednesday to all the ministry's directorates…
Mubarak’s Doha visit ends Egypt-Qatar differences, sources say
November 24, 2010
Mubarak’s Doha visit ends Egypt-Qatar differences, sources say
President Hosni Mubarak’s visit to Doha, Qatar on Wednesday has ended longstanding bilateral and regional differences between the two countries--on…
Attorney-General challenges reduced verdict in celeb murder case
November 24, 2010
Attorney-General challenges reduced verdict in celeb murder case
Attorney-General Abdel Meguid Mahmoud will challenge a verdict issued by Egypt's Court of Cassation that reduced a death sentence delivered…
One killed, dozens injured in Cairo confrontation over church building
November 24, 2010
One killed, dozens injured in Cairo confrontation over church building
At least one person was killed and dozens injured on Wednesday when police and Coptic demonstrators clashed over the construction…