Egypt
Egypt and Tunisia no longer “enemies of the internet”
Egypt
March 12, 2011
Egypt and Tunisia no longer “enemies of the internet”
When revolutions toppled the ruling regimes of Egypt and Tunisia, the two countries were removed from the "Enemies of the…
Egypt’s Tantawi expresses hopes of ending Syrian-Egyptian estrangement
Egypt
March 11, 2011
Egypt’s Tantawi expresses hopes of ending Syrian-Egyptian estrangement
A Syrian news agency reported that Field Marshal Mohamed Hussein Tantawi, chairman of Egypt's Supreme Council of the Armed Forces--which…
Top US lawmakers unveil aid plan for Egypt
Egypt
March 11, 2011
Top US lawmakers unveil aid plan for Egypt
Washington--Three top US senators are calling for tens of millions of dollars in investment to boost business in Egypt and…
The National Gene Bank of Egypt: Serving food security and preserving biodiversity
Environment
March 11, 2011
The National Gene Bank of Egypt: Serving food security and preserving biodiversity
During the 20th century, about 75 percent of all food crops slipped into extinction, which meant that all the unique…
Egypt’s Copts: At a political crossroads
Egypt
March 10, 2011
Egypt’s Copts: At a political crossroads
As the 25 January revolution continues sending shockwaves across Egypt and signals what could be a thorough remaking of the…
Wafd Party to field candidate in upcoming presidential elections
Egypt
March 10, 2011
Wafd Party to field candidate in upcoming presidential elections
The liberal Wafd Party will announce its candidate for the next presidential elections in two weeks, said the party's president…
Prosecution studies request to reopen investigation into sunken ferry
Egypt
March 10, 2011
Prosecution studies request to reopen investigation into sunken ferry
The Red Sea Prosecution on Thursday heard the testimony of Mohamed Hashem, lawyer of the families of the victims of…
Ministry calls for speeches on national unity in all mosques
Egypt
March 10, 2011
Ministry calls for speeches on national unity in all mosques
In an attempt to curtail sectarian violence, the Ministry of Religious Endowments decided to unify Friday’s prayer speech to talk…
Egypt, Tunisia tout revolutions as tourism draw
Life & Style
March 10, 2011
Egypt, Tunisia tout revolutions as tourism draw
Berlin--Beaches, ancient sites, guaranteed sun--and a tang of revolution in the air: Egypt and Tunisia are banking on their recent…
The veil between society and religion
Life & Style
March 10, 2011
The veil between society and religion
For many, the veil, or hijab, is obligatory attire. For others, it represents faith and obedience to God. The act…