Egypt
Shot in the dark: Govt’s controversial new electricity scheme likely to hit poor hardest
October 28, 2012
Shot in the dark: Govt’s controversial new electricity scheme likely to hit poor hardest
In an NDJ World ranking of the 10 cities that never sleep, Cairo, unsurprisingly ranked first. But this may change…
The unbelievers: Post-Alber Saber, more atheists struggle to assert their identity
October 28, 2012
The unbelievers: Post-Alber Saber, more atheists struggle to assert their identity
Five male members of an atheist group congregate in one of Cairo’s crowded downtown bars, sipping beer and Pepsi as…
Jama’a al-Islamiya fights for Sharia in constitution; FJP promises dialogue
October 28, 2012
Jama’a al-Islamiya fights for Sharia in constitution; FJP promises dialogue
As different political forces begin campaigning for and against the impending constitutional referendum, the Salafi-oriented Jama’a al-Islamiya said it would…
Families of April 8 officers accuse Morsy of breaking promises
October 28, 2012
Families of April 8 officers accuse Morsy of breaking promises
The families of the April 8 officers said President Mohamed Morsy deceived them by not releasing their sons before the…
Following Beni Suef sexual harassment dispute, Muslims and Christians scuffle after church
October 28, 2012
Following Beni Suef sexual harassment dispute, Muslims and Christians scuffle after church
Fights broke out between Muslims and Christians today after Sunday prayers at the Marco Church in the town of…
Rafah crossing open throughout Eid holidays
October 28, 2012
Rafah crossing open throughout Eid holidays
Egypt is keeping the Rafah border crossing open through the Eid al-Adha holidays, the first time the authorities have kept…
Prosecutors investigate Aswan oil spill
October 28, 2012
Prosecutors investigate Aswan oil spill
Prosecutors in Aswan are investigating last night’s Nile River oil spill to determine the cause and source of the accident.…
172 arrested on sexual harassment charges; still not enough, say activists
October 28, 2012
172 arrested on sexual harassment charges; still not enough, say activists
In the first two days of the Eid al-Adha holiday, police have arrested 172 people on charges of sexual…
Update: Ethiopian delegation arrives for Monday’s papal vote
October 28, 2012
Update: Ethiopian delegation arrives for Monday’s papal vote
On Sunday morning, a delegation of five senior Ethiopian Orthodox Church bishops and priests arrived at Cairo airport, the state-run…
Update: Marsa Matrouh blaze under control, authorities say
October 28, 2012
Update: Marsa Matrouh blaze under control, authorities say
Civil protection forces have subdued the fire that broke out Sunday morning in Marsa Matrouh's Libya Market, said Security Director Amin Ezz…