Egypt
Egypt must end police killing of African migrants, HRW says
October 8, 2010
Egypt must end police killing of African migrants, HRW says
Egypt must end its killing of African migrants trying to cross illegally into Israel, Human Rights Watch said on Friday…
LE7 billion shortfall on Egypt’s comprehensive health care plan
October 8, 2010
LE7 billion shortfall on Egypt’s comprehensive health care plan
The final draft of a comprehensive health insurance bill will be completed within the next two weeks to be ratified…
Public outcry after Salafi preacher’s fatwa on antiquities
October 8, 2010
Public outcry after Salafi preacher’s fatwa on antiquities
A group of Egyptian citizens have filed a complaint to the office of the attorney-general demanding the cancelation of a…
Egyptian footballers in Niger met with sorcerers, goats
October 7, 2010
Egyptian footballers in Niger met with sorcerers, goats
The Egyptian national football team was met with heavy rains and thunderstorms upon its arrival in Niamey, the capital of…
Al-Dostour journos demonstrate to protest chief editor’s sacking
October 7, 2010
Al-Dostour journos demonstrate to protest chief editor’s sacking
The crisis involving independent daily Al-Dostour escalated on Thursday with nearly 150 journalists and opposition figures staging a demonstration in…
Wafd Party set to field 200 parliamentary candidates
October 7, 2010
Wafd Party set to field 200 parliamentary candidates
The liberal opposition Wafd Party's final
MB says it will use religious slogans in parliamentary campaigns
October 7, 2010
MB says it will use religious slogans in parliamentary campaigns
“Our slogan in upcoming parliamentary elections will be '
Libya prepares for Sirte Arab summit; Mubarak expected to attend
October 7, 2010
Libya prepares for Sirte Arab summit; Mubarak expected to attend
The Libyan city of Sirte is preparing to host an extraordinary Arab League (AL) summit on Saturday, as well as…
AUC employees threaten protest over salary decreases
October 7, 2010
AUC employees threaten protest over salary decreases
More than 500 American University in Cairo (AUC) employees have threatened to stage a protest next week against salary decreases…
Saudi religious police move to monitor social networking
October 7, 2010
Saudi religious police move to monitor social networking
Saudi Arabia’s religious police, commonly known as Mutaween, have started tapping social internet networks like Facebook, Twitter, and chat rooms,…