Egypt
Pundits divided over future of private media after recent crackdown
October 19, 2010
Pundits divided over future of private media after recent crackdown
The recent crackdown on privately-owned Egyptian media has left many observers perplexed. The move is raising questions over whether the…
Prosecutors call for death sentence for Naga Hammadi murder suspects
October 19, 2010
Prosecutors call for death sentence for Naga Hammadi murder suspects
An Egyptian Emergency State Security court Tuesday postponed the trial of three Muslims who face the death penalty if found…
Amr Moussa denies dissent over Arab neighborhood forum
October 19, 2010
Amr Moussa denies dissent over Arab neighborhood forum
“There’s no conflict within the Arab League on the Arab neighborhood forum,” said secretary-general of the Arab League Amr Moussa.…
Southern unilateral seperation is illegal, says Sudanese minister
October 19, 2010
Southern unilateral seperation is illegal, says Sudanese minister
Sudan's Minister of Defense Abdel Rahim Mohamed Hussein on Tuesday warned against a unilateral decision in favor of secession by…
Aviation Minister: Egyptian-Iranian flight agreement ‘commercial’ not political
October 19, 2010
Aviation Minister: Egyptian-Iranian flight agreement ‘commercial’ not political
Minister of Civil Aviation Ahmed Shafiq said the Egyptian-Iranian flight resumption agreement is commercial--not political--in nature and represents only a…
Q&A with Al-Dostour chairman
October 19, 2010
Q&A with Al-Dostour chairman
Reda Edward, the new chairman of Al-Dostour newspaper, officially notified the Journalists Syndicate yesterday of his refusal to return both…
Elections monitor: NDP battles Brotherhood in Alex, debate over farmer’s seat
October 19, 2010
Elections monitor: NDP battles Brotherhood in Alex, debate over farmer’s seat
Today’s papers differ significantly in their coverage of November's parliamentary elections. NDP internal division and Muslim Brotherhood participation are among…
Independent Teachers Syndicate seeks more members
October 19, 2010
Independent Teachers Syndicate seeks more members
The Egyptian Independent Teachers Syndicate has launched a door-to-door campaign to increase its membership. The initiative includes distributing leaflets to…
Sheikh boycotts interfaith conference due to attendance of Jews
October 19, 2010
Sheikh boycotts interfaith conference due to attendance of Jews
Head of the International Union of Muslim Scholars (IUMS), Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi, has announced his intention to boycott the 8th…