Elections
Who are Italy’s two leading populist parties: Five Star Movement and the League?
World
March 6, 2018
Who are Italy’s two leading populist parties: Five Star Movement and the League?
The Five Star Movement began in 2009 as a protest network founded by comedian Beppe Grillo, aiming to overthrow the…
One trillion pounds spent on infrastructure since 2014: minister
Economy
March 5, 2018
One trillion pounds spent on infrastructure since 2014: minister
Nearly one trillion pounds have been spent on infrastructure and services in Egypt’s governorates from mid-2014 till now, of which…
As Italy votes, Europe fears populist, euroskeptic gains
World
March 4, 2018
As Italy votes, Europe fears populist, euroskeptic gains
Italians voted Sunday in one of the most uncertain elections in years and one that could determine if Italy will…
League leader pledges to put Italians first as election campaign intensifies
World
February 25, 2018
League leader pledges to put Italians first as election campaign intensifies
Matteo Salvini, leader of Italy’s right-wing League party, drew thousands of supporters to a rally in Milan on Saturday as…
The role of local media in Egypt’s upcoming presidential elections
Egypt
February 3, 2018
The role of local media in Egypt’s upcoming presidential elections
As Egypt’s presidential elections are approaching, it is worth exploring how Egyptian media have dealt with the candidates who up until…
3 suspects charged with assaulting former top auditor detained pending investigations
Egypt
January 29, 2018
3 suspects charged with assaulting former top auditor detained pending investigations
Egypt’s prosecution ordered on Sunday the release of ex-head of Egypt’s Administrative Control authority, Hisham Geneina, and a four-day detention,…
Russian opposition leader arrested amid election protests
World
January 29, 2018
Russian opposition leader arrested amid election protests
Protesters gathered across Russia on Sunday to support opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s call to boycott the March presidential election, and…
Breaking: Presidential hopeful Sami Anan arrested, says campaign coordinator
Egypt
January 23, 2018
Breaking: Presidential hopeful Sami Anan arrested, says campaign coordinator
Presidential hopeful Sami Anan’s official campaign coordinator, Mahmoud Refaat, wrote on his Twitter on Tuesday that Anan has been arrested after…
Who is Egypt’s ex-army chief whose presidential bid breathed life into Egypt’s 2018 elections?
Egypt
January 22, 2018
Who is Egypt’s ex-army chief whose presidential bid breathed life into Egypt’s 2018 elections?
A few hours after current President of Egypt Abdel Fattah al-Sisi declared his intention to run for a second term…
Honduran security forces battle protesters as election chaos lingers
World
January 21, 2018
Honduran security forces battle protesters as election chaos lingers
Honduran soldiers and police clashed with protesters blocking roads across the Central American country on Saturday, as discontent continues to…