Egypt
Al-Azhar: Participating in referendum is religious duty
December 12, 2012
Al-Azhar: Participating in referendum is religious duty
Al-Azhar on Wednesday urged Egyptians to participate in the referendum on the new constitution on 15 and 22 December, stressing…
In opposition to Morsy, Mahalla declares autonomy
December 12, 2012
In opposition to Morsy, Mahalla declares autonomy
Mahalla — The “Independent Republic of Greater Mahalla” was declared by thousands of angry locals on 7 December, following…
Interior Ministry changes harassment strategy
December 12, 2012
Interior Ministry changes harassment strategy
The National Council for Women and the Interior Ministry will collaborate to face sexual harassment and assault by stationing security…
FM: High referendum turnout seen in Kuwait and Saudi
December 12, 2012
FM: High referendum turnout seen in Kuwait and Saudi
Expatriate voting in the constitutional referendum is proceeding normally, with the highest turnout in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, the Foreign…
Al-Fagr photojournalist dies of head injury from palace clashes
December 12, 2012
Al-Fagr photojournalist dies of head injury from palace clashes
Al-Fagr newspaper photojournalist Al-Husseini Abu Deif died Wednesday of injuries suffered while he was covering the clashes outside the presidential…
Port Said violence verdict to be issued 26 January
December 12, 2012
Port Said violence verdict to be issued 26 January
The Port Said Criminal Court decided on Wednesday to schedule a session on 26 January to sentence 73 defendants accused…
National Salvation Front urges ‘no’ vote on constitution
December 12, 2012
National Salvation Front urges ‘no’ vote on constitution
The National Salvation Front is officially calling on the public to vote “no” in the constitution referendum scheduled for 15…
Update: East Cairo prosecutors halt work after colleague’s transfer
December 12, 2012
Update: East Cairo prosecutors halt work after colleague’s transfer
Workers at the East Cairo Prosecution have decided to halt activities and hold an urgent meeting at the Judges Club…
Court sentences activist to three years for insulting Islam
December 12, 2012
Court sentences activist to three years for insulting Islam
A Cairo court sentenced activist Alber Saber to three years in prison for insulting Islam Wednesday. Marg Misdemeanor Court found…