Egypt
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…
Second policeman shot by smugglers along border with Israel
November 8, 2010
Second policeman shot by smugglers along border with Israel
An Egyptian policeman was injured in a shootout with smugglers on Egypt's border with Israel in the Sinai Peninsula, Egyptian…
Ayman Nour continues to press for international election oversight
November 8, 2010
Ayman Nour continues to press for international election oversight
Prominent Egyptian political opposition leader and former presidential nominee, Ayman Nour, on Monday said he would spearhead the effort to…
Naomi Campbell embarks on four day Nile cruise
November 8, 2010
Naomi Campbell embarks on four day Nile cruise
British supermodel Naomi Campbell began a 4-day Nile cruise on Monday from Luxor to Aswan. During the trip Campbell will…
US will lift Sudan from terror list if referendums are successful, officials say
November 8, 2010
US will lift Sudan from terror list if referendums are successful, officials say
Senior Washington officials say the US has proposed removing Sudan from its list of states that sponsor terrorism should the…
Cabinet presence on NDP official candidate list provokes debate
November 8, 2010
Cabinet presence on NDP official candidate list provokes debate
A total of 5720 candidates submitted applications for People’s Assembly elections during the allotted five-day window, which ended on Sunday…
Elections commission announces 5720 parliamentary candidates
November 8, 2010
Elections commission announces 5720 parliamentary candidates
The state-run High Elections Commission (HEC) announced today that 5720 candidates, including 132 women, will run in the parliamentary election…