Egypt
Mubarak loyalists bring old state-run media ethos to the web
August 10, 2011
Mubarak loyalists bring old state-run media ethos to the web
There is a part of the internet that will forever remain 24 January 2011, and much of it lurks on…
Egyptian govt proposes anti-discrimination law
August 10, 2011
Egyptian govt proposes anti-discrimination law
The government on Wednesday proposed an anti-discrimination amendment to the criminal code, mostly aimed at satisfying Egypt's troubled Christian minority,…
Egypt authorities find another case of radiation in Japanese shipment
August 10, 2011
Egypt authorities find another case of radiation in Japanese shipment
Egypt’s General Authority for Export and Import Control recently discovered radioactive cargo in two containers shipped from Japan to Ain…
Facebook group demands expelling Syrian ambassador
August 10, 2011
Facebook group demands expelling Syrian ambassador
Facebook users have launched a campaign to gather 1 million signatures in support of expelling the Syrian ambassador to Cairo.…
Constitutional declaration before elections is possible, says deputy PM
August 10, 2011
Constitutional declaration before elections is possible, says deputy PM
A new constitutional declaration might be issued before parliamentary elections if public opinion reaches a consensus on it, Deputy Prime…
Rights center criticizes cabinet’s Treason Law amendments
August 10, 2011
Rights center criticizes cabinet’s Treason Law amendments
The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) on Tuesday criticized amendments introduced by the cabinet to Egypt's Treason Law.
Reconciliation agreement resolves Minya sectarian dispute
August 10, 2011
Reconciliation agreement resolves Minya sectarian dispute
A customary reconciliation gathering on Tuesday overseen by police and military authorities has reportedly resolved a sectarian dispute that erupted…
Coptic Church denies reports of Shenouda’s deteriorating health
August 10, 2011
Coptic Church denies reports of Shenouda’s deteriorating health
The Coptic Orthodox Church has denied rumors that its leader Pope Shenouda III is seriously ill. The Church said that…
ElBaradei’s supporters use street art to highlight presidential bid
August 10, 2011
ElBaradei’s supporters use street art to highlight presidential bid
Supporters of presidential hopeful Mohamed ElBaradei in Alexandria have decided to use graffiti to support his candidacy. The group calls…
ElBaradei reaches out to disabled community
August 10, 2011
ElBaradei reaches out to disabled community
Presidential hopeful Mohamed ElBaradei on Tuesday said he met with representatives of Egypt's disabled community in what was perceived as…