Egypt
Today’s papers: Nazif to Minya, gas to Israel
March 9, 2010
Today’s papers: Nazif to Minya, gas to Israel
Both state-run and independent papers lead with news on Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif's visit to the Upper Egyptian city of…
Amonsito workers’ children stage protests
March 8, 2010
Amonsito workers’ children stage protests
The children of the Amonsito Company striking textile workers staged a protest on Monday before the Egyptian parliament building in…
MPs lash out at govt privatization policies
March 8, 2010
MPs lash out at govt privatization policies
During Monday's parliamentary session, MPs blasted the government-backed privatization process, which they blamed for the forced dismissal of thousands of…
ElBaradei issue splits Wafd Party ranks
March 8, 2010
ElBaradei issue splits Wafd Party ranks
Members of the liberal Al-Wafd opposition party's executive board disagreed in their meeting on Monday over the party's official position…
Egypt’s political stability turning to liability?
March 8, 2010
Egypt’s political stability turning to liability?
Egypt's calcified politics has long been judged an asset in a turbulent region but as President Hosni Mubarak ages in…
Govt reviews north coast developments in light of climate change
March 8, 2010
Govt reviews north coast developments in light of climate change
Alexandria--The Egyptian government will review development plans for the north coast in light of the threats posed by climate change,…
Constitutional Court takes on female judge appointments
March 8, 2010
Constitutional Court takes on female judge appointments
In a closed session on Sunday, the Supreme Constitutional Court heard a petition submitted by the justice minister requesting interpretation…
Anti-human trafficking legislation approved in principle
March 8, 2010
Anti-human trafficking legislation approved in principle
The Shura Council approved on Sunday legislation that opposes human trafficking in principle."Human trafficking has become the third largest illegal…