Egypt
Subsidy on 95-octane gasoline to be lifted in 3 days, says Finance Ministry source
November 22, 2012
Subsidy on 95-octane gasoline to be lifted in 3 days, says Finance Ministry source
The Finance Ministry will lift the subsidy on 95-octane gasoline in three days in a move that will bring savings…
Police officers protest against army in Alexandria
November 22, 2012
Police officers protest against army in Alexandria
Dozens of police officers protested in Alexandria Thursday morning against the army’s presence at the Montazah Police Department. Military police…
State TV: Court to examine dual nationality of president’s children
November 22, 2012
State TV: Court to examine dual nationality of president’s children
The State Council Administrative Court adjourned Thursday a lawsuit to revoke the Egyptian citizenship of two of President Mohamed Morsy's…
Activists blame government for ongoing downtown violence
November 22, 2012
Activists blame government for ongoing downtown violence
Fighting between police and protesters continues on Mohamed Mahmoud Street for the fourth day since demonstrations Monday marking the anniversary…
Police acquitted of killing revolution protesters
November 22, 2012
Police acquitted of killing revolution protesters
Cairo Criminal Court acquitted Thursday police officers Ahmed Mostafa al-Shazly and Khaled Abu Raid of killing five protesters and injuring…
Dream TV says decision to cut transmission politicized
November 22, 2012
Dream TV says decision to cut transmission politicized
Both of Dream TV’s channels went dark Thursday, save for a message to viewers: “Dream TV announces that it is…
After tumultuous week, revolutionary groups prepare for Friday protests
November 22, 2012
After tumultuous week, revolutionary groups prepare for Friday protests
The Alliance of Egyptian Revolutionaries is organizing a Friday protest in Tahrir Square for the dismissal of government officials. Alliance…
Thursday’s papers: Egypt brokers Israel-Hamas truce, fails to quell violence at home
November 22, 2012
Thursday’s papers: Egypt brokers Israel-Hamas truce, fails to quell violence at home
Developments in Gaza and on the streets of downtown Cairo have kept the local press busy this week. In its…
Shooting near Sinai peacekeeping camp kills one
November 22, 2012
Shooting near Sinai peacekeeping camp kills one
Anonymous gunmen fired at a car owned by international peacekeeping forces in Sinai Thursday. The incident occurred several hours after…
Egypt and Gaza: On the ground, it’s one and the same cause
November 22, 2012
Egypt and Gaza: On the ground, it’s one and the same cause
Renowned television host Lamis al-Hadidi created a brouhaha across the airwaves this week when she said she had eyewitness accounts…