Egypt
Presidency files report against TV presenter, satellite channel
December 3, 2012
Presidency files report against TV presenter, satellite channel
The president’s office filed a report against talk show host Mahmoud Saad and psychiatrist Manal Omar for insulting President Mohamed…
Farouk Hosni trial adjourned to 5 January
December 3, 2012
Farouk Hosni trial adjourned to 5 January
Former Culture Minister Farouk Hosni’s corruption trial has been postponed to 5 January, the Giza Criminal Court ruled on Monday.…
Cairo University Law School requests closure to protest Morsy
December 3, 2012
Cairo University Law School requests closure to protest Morsy
The Cairo University Law School has submitted a formal request to suspend all work and lectures at the school to…
Supreme Judicial Council agrees to supervise vote on constitution
December 3, 2012
Supreme Judicial Council agrees to supervise vote on constitution
The Supreme Judicial Council has agreed to supervise a referendum on a draft constitution, a legal adviser to President Mohamed…
Stock exchange falls 1.4 percent in anticipation of demos
December 3, 2012
Stock exchange falls 1.4 percent in anticipation of demos
The Egyptian Stock Exchange fell by 1.4 percent by the end of trading on Monday, amid investor concern regarding anticipated…
Protests planned in Tahrir and presidential palace Tuesday
December 3, 2012
Protests planned in Tahrir and presidential palace Tuesday
Protests against the constitutional referendum are planned to be staged in Tahrir Square, the presidential palace and Abdeen Palace on…
Di Salata: Life is like a bowl of salad, but online
December 3, 2012
Di Salata: Life is like a bowl of salad, but online
South Korean music artist PSY became a household name when his “Gangam Style” video went viral earlier this year. Months…
Two secular activists resign from National Council for Human Rights
December 3, 2012
Two secular activists resign from National Council for Human Rights
Two secular human rights activists have resigned from the National Council for Human Rights to express their opposition to President…
National Salvation Front supports Judges Club referendum boycott
December 3, 2012
National Salvation Front supports Judges Club referendum boycott
The National Salvation Front voiced support for the Judges Club board’s decision not to supervise the referendum on the new…
Cabinet: Govt secures potable water for 75% of population
December 3, 2012
Cabinet: Govt secures potable water for 75% of population
Prime Minister Hesham Qandil said Monday that access to potable water and sanitary drainage services are a necessary element of…