Egypt
Gizawy’s family pleads with Saudi king for pardon
January 13, 2013
Gizawy’s family pleads with Saudi king for pardon
The family of Ahmed al-Gizawy, the Egyptian lawyer detained in Saudi Arabia, submitted a petition to the Saudi king pleading…
Pigeon investigated by police
January 13, 2013
Pigeon investigated by police
State and private media showed special interest in a carrier pigeon carrying paper and microfilm that was found on…
Survey: 63% satisfied with Morsy’s performance
January 13, 2013
Survey: 63% satisfied with Morsy’s performance
A recent survey conducted by the Baseera Public Opinion Research Center said that 63 percent of respondents were satisfied…
Arab team to visit Syria neighbors ahead of donor meeting
January 13, 2013
Arab team to visit Syria neighbors ahead of donor meeting
An Arab League delegation is to visit Syria's neighboring countries to assess the status of refugees ahead of a donor…
Committee: Mubarak’s communication cuts led to more deaths in revolution
January 13, 2013
Committee: Mubarak’s communication cuts led to more deaths in revolution
President Hosni Mubarak's deliberate communication cuts in Cairo and other governorates on 28 January 2011 led to more deaths and…
Elections law debates raise controversy on several levels
January 13, 2013
Elections law debates raise controversy on several levels
The parliamentary elections law, currently being debated in the Shura Council, which has legislative powers until parliamentary elections, is marking…
Sunday’s papers: Preparations for elections and revolution anniversary
January 13, 2013
Sunday’s papers: Preparations for elections and revolution anniversary
Daily papers Sunday run news relating to the preparations for the upcoming parliamentary elections, the issuing of historic court verdicts…
Dostour Party pounces into the political space
January 13, 2013
Dostour Party pounces into the political space
It is perhaps apposite that the Dostour — “constitution” — Party is cutting its teeth on the political battle surrounding…
Court panel recommends police officers be allowed to grow beards
January 13, 2013
Court panel recommends police officers be allowed to grow beards
A commissioners panel at the Supreme Administrative Court recommended on Sunday that police officers be granted the right to grow…
Education Ministry faces heat after deleting unveiled feminist from textbooks
January 13, 2013
Education Ministry faces heat after deleting unveiled feminist from textbooks
The picture of a women's rights pioneer was deleted from a high school textbook because she was not wearing a…