Egypt
Information minister: State television ‘impartial’ in Maspero coverage
October 11, 2011
Information minister: State television ‘impartial’ in Maspero coverage
State television was neutral in covering Sunday’s violence at Maspero, where 25 people were killed in clashes between army troops…
Military intensifies training to ‘secure home front’
October 11, 2011
Military intensifies training to ‘secure home front’
The armed forces on Tuesday began a training program called “Victory – 5” to prepare low-ranked officers for Egypt’s new…
With clashes, Egyptians lose trust in military ruler
October 11, 2011
With clashes, Egyptians lose trust in military ruler
Eight months ago, Egypt's military ruler was a hero to the masses for taking their side in the revolt that…
Political forces disagree over whether to boycott elections
October 11, 2011
Political forces disagree over whether to boycott elections
Political forces have differed on whether to participate in the 28 November parliamentary elections, for which potential candidates have a…
Deal reached on prisoner exchange involving captive Israeli soldier
October 11, 2011
Deal reached on prisoner exchange involving captive Israeli soldier
A spokesman for the armed wing of Hamas confirmed on Tuesday a prisoner swap deal had been reached with Israel…
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.