Egypt
Christian minorities fear Arab Spring may threaten their existence
October 11, 2011
Christian minorities fear Arab Spring may threaten their existence
The rapid transformation in the Arab region - the result of popular rejection of authoritarian regimes - has raised fears…
Prosecutors allege ‘Israeli spy’ incited attacks on police stations
October 11, 2011
Prosecutors allege ‘Israeli spy’ incited attacks on police stations
The Supreme State Security Prosecution on Tuesday summoned Ilan Grapel, an Israeli citizen accused of spying on Egypt, and charged…
Justice Ministry discusses unified law on places of worship
October 11, 2011
Justice Ministry discusses unified law on places of worship
Justice Minister Mohamed al-Guindy held a meeting with the ministry’s legislative committee on Tuesday to discuss the unified draft law…
Beblawy’s resignation insufficient to contain uproar, experts say
October 11, 2011
Beblawy’s resignation insufficient to contain uproar, experts say
The resignation of a leading cabinet member is not enough to contain outrage stirred up by this week’s bloody attack…
Treachery law amended and re-named, says minister
October 11, 2011
Treachery law amended and re-named, says minister
The cabinet’s legislative committee completed amendments on Tuesday to the draft law on treachery.
Govt spokesman denies reports of Sharaf’s resignation
October 11, 2011
Govt spokesman denies reports of Sharaf’s resignation
Egyptian Prime Minister Essam Sharaf and his cabinet have not resigned, said a cabinet spokesman to Egyptian state TV, denying…
Finance minister resigns in protest of govt handling of Maspero clashes
October 11, 2011
Finance minister resigns in protest of govt handling of Maspero clashes
Finance Minister Hazem al-Beblawy submitted his resignation on Tuesday to the cabinet, citing a worsening security situation after 25 were…
Ukraine court jails Tymoshenko for 7 years
October 11, 2011
Ukraine court jails Tymoshenko for 7 years
A Ukrainian court on Tuesday sentenced former prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko to seven years in prison for abuse of office…
Recent poll suggests conflicted pre-election mindset
October 11, 2011
Recent poll suggests conflicted pre-election mindset
With parliamentary elections scheduled to begin in late November, many are trying to glean what Egypt’s future holds. A September…
Ayman Nour denies dropping presidential bid to support ElBaradei
October 11, 2011
Ayman Nour denies dropping presidential bid to support ElBaradei
Founder of the New Ghad Party Ayman Nour denied on Tuesday press reports that he will bow out of Egypt’s…