Egypt
Egypt’s FM holds talks with Emirati counterpart
May 31, 2011
Egypt’s FM holds talks with Emirati counterpart
Egyptian Foreign Minister Nabil al-Araby on Tuesday met with Emirati Foreign Minister Anwar Qarqash at Dubai International Airport as Araby…
Nazif detained for 15 days pending profiteering investigations
May 31, 2011
Nazif detained for 15 days pending profiteering investigations
The imprisonment of former Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif was extended by 15 days pending profiteering investigations. Safwat Torrah, head of…
TV employees relieved about resignation of union president
May 31, 2011
TV employees relieved about resignation of union president
Employees and media professionals at the Egyptian Radio and Television Union (ERTU) expressed relief at Prime Minister Essam Sharaf’s decision…
Military official admits protesters had ‘virginity checks,’ says CNN
May 31, 2011
Military official admits protesters had ‘virginity checks,’ says CNN
A prominent Egyptian general admitted that female protesters arrested during protests in Tahrir Square in March were forced to undergo…
Egyptian diplomat: Rafah opening not excuse for less Israeli responsibility
May 31, 2011
Egyptian diplomat: Rafah opening not excuse for less Israeli responsibility
Egypt's decision to open the Rafah border crossing does not absolve Israel of its obligations to the Gaza Strip, Egypt's…
Egyptian exec accused in attack on NY hotel maid
May 31, 2011
Egyptian exec accused in attack on NY hotel maid
New York - A former chairman of one of Egypt's major banks was arrested Monday on charges of sexually abusing…
Tuesday’s papers: Alaa Mubarak’s detention extended, former president’s trial location remains vague
May 31, 2011
Tuesday’s papers: Alaa Mubarak’s detention extended, former president’s trial location remains vague
Al-Ahram, a state-owned newspaper, starts off Tuesday’s news with a report on Alaa Mubarak, son of former President Hosni Mubarak,…
Govt’s electoral reform raises ire of revolutionary groups
May 30, 2011
Govt’s electoral reform raises ire of revolutionary groups
Political forces voiced mixed reactions Monday over a set of military-backed draft amendments to the electoral laws that would allow…
Presidential candidate Bastawisy criticizes military council
May 30, 2011
Presidential candidate Bastawisy criticizes military council
Presidential candidate Hisham al-Bastawisy has blamed the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces for last Friday's demonstrations in Tahrir Square,…
Popular diplomacy delegation leaves for Tehran
May 30, 2011
Popular diplomacy delegation leaves for Tehran
A popular diplomacy delegation of 40 Egyptian public figures left on Monday for Tehran to discuss ways of resuming Egyptian-Iranian…