Egypt
Disabled protesters suspend sit-in outside cabinet
November 1, 2011
Disabled protesters suspend sit-in outside cabinet
A dozen people with special needs decided on Tuesday to suspend their sit-in in front of the cabinet, saying they…
My son told me he was tortured, says mother of deceased prisoner
November 1, 2011
My son told me he was tortured, says mother of deceased prisoner
The mother of Essam Atta, an inmate of Tora Prison who recently died in a hospital, told prosecutors that her…
Salafis cover ‘revealing’ statue in Alexandria
November 1, 2011
Salafis cover ‘revealing’ statue in Alexandria
People attending a rally of the Salafi al-Nour Party in Alexandria on Monday were surprised to see the organizers covering…
Policeman allegedly attacks court security chief during trial
November 1, 2011
Policeman allegedly attacks court security chief during trial
Hazzem al-Kholy, a police officer accused of killing protestors in the Zawya al-Hamra district, Cairo, is alleged to have attacked…
High Election Committee proposes ways for Egyptian expats to vote
November 1, 2011
High Election Committee proposes ways for Egyptian expats to vote
High Election Committee member Ahmed Khafaga has said the committee came up with two proposals allowing Egyptians living abroad to…
PM ends standoff between lawyers and judges
November 1, 2011
PM ends standoff between lawyers and judges
The crisis between lawyers and judges, which caused courts to shut down recently, ended during a meeting of Prime Minister…
Anti-sabotage security tightened along Sinai gas pipeline
November 1, 2011
Anti-sabotage security tightened along Sinai gas pipeline
Security bodies have tightened security along the Sinai gas pipeline supplying Israel and Jordan, with the aim of preventing any…
Judge postpones trial of Mikel Nabil Sanad, appoints him a lawyer
November 1, 2011
Judge postpones trial of Mikel Nabil Sanad, appoints him a lawyer
A military court on Tuesday postponed to 13 November the retrial of blogger and activist Mikel Nabil Sanad, who is…
Constitutional principles document gives military special status
November 1, 2011
Constitutional principles document gives military special status
Political forces are divided over the constitutional principles document that Deputy Prime Minister Ali al-Selmy proposed at a meeting with…
Palestinian factions plan Cairo meeting after Eid al-Adha
November 1, 2011
Palestinian factions plan Cairo meeting after Eid al-Adha
Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah plan to meet in Cairo after the Eid al-Adha feast, which starts on 6 November,…