Egypt
Flights resume, heavy losses reported
April 21, 2010
Flights resume, heavy losses reported
Flights resumed yesterday morning at Egypt's airports, following six days of disruptions caused by Iceland's volcanic ash cloud.The cloud reportedly…
North Sinai launches signature campaign against el-Qassas
April 21, 2010
North Sinai launches signature campaign against el-Qassas
Arish--Residents from North Sinai have launched a campaign to gather signatures to call for MP Nashaat el-Qassas' membership in the…
Protesters demand MPs be stripped of immunity for comments
April 21, 2010
Protesters demand MPs be stripped of immunity for comments
Approximately 150 members from the Muslim Brotherhood bloc in parliament, independent candidates and activists from Kefaya, the 6 April Youth…
2 buildings collapse in Alex leaving families homeless
April 21, 2010
2 buildings collapse in Alex leaving families homeless
Two buildings collapsed yesterday in the el-Labban district of Alexandria, leaving 15 families homeless. Two nearby buildings have developed cracks.…
Court decision on presidential nominations due 29 June
April 21, 2010
Court decision on presidential nominations due 29 June
On 29 June a ruling will be made on a lawsuit filed by People's Assembly member Mohamed el-Omda which calls…
Wednesday’s papers: Shooting protesters, pharma fistfights
April 21, 2010
Wednesday’s papers: Shooting protesters, pharma fistfights
Secretary General of the National Democratic Party Safwat el-Sherif dominates today’s state-owned papers, as seen by his quote at the…
WikiLeaks blows lid off of US Iraq atrocities
April 20, 2010
WikiLeaks blows lid off of US Iraq atrocities
"WikiLeaks" appears to have roused some members of the US military from their lethargy after a video showing the 2007…
MB denies alleged backdoor deal with regime
April 20, 2010
MB denies alleged backdoor deal with regime
The Muslim Brotherhood (MB) opposition group has denied allegations by Democratic Front Party (DFP) Political Affairs Secretary Ibrahim Nawar that…
Heavy security in Daqahlia for Gamal Mubarak’s visit
April 20, 2010
Heavy security in Daqahlia for Gamal Mubarak’s visit
Daqahlia--Gamal Mubarak, son of President Hosni Mubarak and head of the ruling National Democratic Party's Policies Secretariat, will resume his…
Lebanese President: Reconciliation attempts between Egypt and Syria
April 20, 2010
Lebanese President: Reconciliation attempts between Egypt and Syria
Beirut--Lebanese President Michel Suleiman has said that efforts towards a reconciliation between Egypt and Syria are underway, adding that the…