Egypt
Military courts issue 21 prison sentences for thuggery
Egypt
March 20, 2011
Military courts issue 21 prison sentences for thuggery
The military courts issued 21 sentences ranging between five years and life imprisonment for suspects who were convicted of thuggery,…
Violations reported in several polling stations nationwide
Egypt
March 20, 2011
Violations reported in several polling stations nationwide
Several citizens and rights activists said that a number of violations occurred during Saturday’s referendum on constitutional amendments. The reported…
Minister approves first independent syndicate for pensioners
Egypt
March 20, 2011
Minister approves first independent syndicate for pensioners
Manpower Minister Ahmed al-Borai approved the formation of a syndicate for pensioners. It is the first syndicate to be independent…
Authorities deny Arab transsexuals access to Egypt
Egypt
March 20, 2011
Authorities deny Arab transsexuals access to Egypt
Cairo airport authorities denied two Arab post-operative transgender passengers access to Egypt on Sunday.Eyewitnesses said a state of confusion prevailed…
US Ambassador: Referendum turnout big step towards revolution demands
Egypt
March 20, 2011
US Ambassador: Referendum turnout big step towards revolution demands
The voter turnout for Egypt's referendum on a package of proposed constitutional amendments was unprecedented and an important step towards…
UN chief to visit Cairo, discuss intel support for Egypt
Egypt
March 20, 2011
UN chief to visit Cairo, discuss intel support for Egypt
UN secretary-general Ban Ki-Moon will arrive in Cairo on Sunday for a two-day visit. This is his first since the…
1230 Egyptians arrive from Libya on a Turkish ship
Egypt
March 20, 2011
1230 Egyptians arrive from Libya on a Turkish ship
A Turkish ship named “Samson” arrived at the port of Alexandria on Saturday with 1230 Egyptians on board from Libya's…
Massive turnout to postpone referendum results
Egypt
March 20, 2011
Massive turnout to postpone referendum results
The results of yesterday's public referendum on a package of proposed amendments to Egypt's Constitution will be declared later than…
Sunday’s papers: Egyptians flood polling stations in first free election
Egypt
March 20, 2011
Sunday’s papers: Egyptians flood polling stations in first free election
Sunday’s papers document a historic day. The significance of Saturday's referendum on the package of proposed constitutional amendments is not…
Judicial sources: Spy suspect admits sending Israel information
Egypt
March 17, 2011
Judicial sources: Spy suspect admits sending Israel information
Judicial sources said on Thursday that the man suspected of spying for Israel has admitted that he sent Mossad important…