Egypt
Wasla: Bringing the blogosphere down to earth
April 1, 2010
Wasla: Bringing the blogosphere down to earth
A quick glance at its front page is all it takes to let the reader know that Wasla is not…
Dry spell: Hashish prices skyrocket, users fret amid shortage
April 1, 2010
Dry spell: Hashish prices skyrocket, users fret amid shortage
If you've noticed that many people around you have recently become much more proactive, if not ill-humored, don't be fooled.…
Mobile operators forced to register customer data
April 1, 2010
Mobile operators forced to register customer data
Sharqiya--The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology will compel all mobile companies to register their customers' data before activating their…
Shura council approves redistricting bill
April 1, 2010
Shura council approves redistricting bill
The Shura Council has given its final approval to a draft law amending electoral districts.The bill establishes four new constituencies…
Sinai is ‘death zone’ for migrants, says rights group
April 1, 2010
Sinai is ‘death zone’ for migrants, says rights group
Egyptian security forces continue to use excessive force against migrants attempting to cross into Israel, including killing three African migrants…
Pope Shenouda leads Holy Thursday services
April 1, 2010
Pope Shenouda leads Holy Thursday services
Pope Shenouda, the Patriarch of Alexandria, will lead Holy Thursday celebrations today at the Anba Beshoui Monestary in the Wadi…
ElBaradei eyes downtown HQ
April 1, 2010
ElBaradei eyes downtown HQ
Possible presidential candidate Mohamed ElBaradei is currently looking for an office in downtown Cairo to host meetings with political leaders…
Thursday’s papers: Palestinians celebrate Mubarak, Zaki Badr backlash?
April 1, 2010
Thursday’s papers: Palestinians celebrate Mubarak, Zaki Badr backlash?
Al-Ahram leads with news on government subsidies for medical procedures. Minister of Finance Youssef Boutros-Ghali announced yesterday that an additional…