Egypt
Today’s papers: Mubarak and Qadhafi, anti-sectarian protests
February 4, 2010
Today’s papers: Mubarak and Qadhafi, anti-sectarian protests
In today's news, state-owned and independent papers covered a range of issues from football and diplomatic visits by President Hosni…
Education Minister ‘surprised’ by dismissal
February 4, 2010
Education Minister ‘surprised’ by dismissal
"I was shocked and surprised," said former Education Minister Yousri el-Gamal on a TV show, commenting on his dismissal for…
MP claims Israel helped in Sinai rescue ops
February 3, 2010
MP claims Israel helped in Sinai rescue ops
Parliament witnessed a heated session Wednesday when MPs debated a report issued by parliament's human rights committee detailing the committee's…
Retrial ordered for ‘Heba and Nadine’ murder suspect
February 3, 2010
Retrial ordered for ‘Heba and Nadine’ murder suspect
The Court of Cassation Wednesday annulled a death sentence handed down earlier by a lesser court for Mahmoud Esawy, accused…
Activists protest religious discrimination
February 3, 2010
Activists protest religious discrimination
Egyptian secular activists staged a sit-in Wednesday in downtown Cairo calling on the state to end discrimination against Egypt's Christian…
Butane crisis escalates; gas cylinders hit LE40 on black market
February 3, 2010
Butane crisis escalates; gas cylinders hit LE40 on black market
The shortage of butane gas cylinders intensified in Cairo and the provinces Wednesday, with the price of a single butane…
Two policemen killed in attack on prison bus
February 3, 2010
Two policemen killed in attack on prison bus
A police officer and a soldier were killed and three others injured Wednesday when unidentified gunmen attacked a police bus…