Egypt
Local experts skeptical about al-Qaeda threats to attack Egyptian churches
November 1, 2010
Local experts skeptical about al-Qaeda threats to attack Egyptian churches
Local experts on Islamic movements express doubt that al-Qaeda would carry out threats to attack churches in Egypt as it…
ElBaradei opts out of next year’s presidential elections
November 1, 2010
ElBaradei opts out of next year’s presidential elections
Former International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) director Mohamed ElBaradei told the German press agency (DPA) on Monday that he would…
PM: LE400 monthly minimum wage ‘best possible figure at moment’
November 1, 2010
PM: LE400 monthly minimum wage ‘best possible figure at moment’
The LE400 minimum wage set by Egypt's National Council of Wages last week represents "the best possible figure at the…
WaPo: Obama administration too soft on dictatorial Arab allies
November 1, 2010
WaPo: Obama administration too soft on dictatorial Arab allies
The Egyptian government, along with the US administration, will most likely ignore recommendations made in a recent editorial in a…
Egyptian police voice fears for controversial Coptic bishop’s life, says source
November 1, 2010
Egyptian police voice fears for controversial Coptic bishop’s life, says source
Egyptian police have warned the Coptic Church of the possibility of an attack on prominent Coptic Bishop Bishoy by Islamist…
Brotherhood students sponsor rallies at universities across Egypt
November 1, 2010
Brotherhood students sponsor rallies at universities across Egypt
Students affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood on Monday held pro-Muslim Brotherhood campaigns at various universities across Egypt. Brotherhood students at…
Egypt welcomes Saudi offer to host Iraq talks
November 1, 2010
Egypt welcomes Saudi offer to host Iraq talks
Egypt on Monday welcomed Saudi King Abdullah's offer to host talks among Iraqi leaders in Riyadh next month to put…
Egyptian officials head to Israel to salvage peace talks
November 1, 2010
Egyptian officials head to Israel to salvage peace talks
Egyptian intelligence chief Omar Suleiman will travel to Israel this week in an effort to salvage derelict Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations,…
Eligible voter lists are flawed, says official
November 1, 2010
Eligible voter lists are flawed, says official
Mohamed Refaat al-Qomsan, head of the Interior Ministry's general administration for elections, said that eligible voter lists for the upcoming…