Egypt
Deputy PM: Treachery Law to be issued soon
October 31, 2011
Deputy PM: Treachery Law to be issued soon
The Treachery Law will be issued within days, Deputy Prime Minister Ali al-Selmy said on Monday. In press statements, Selmy said the…
Egyptian authorities approve new party founded by Coptic activist
October 31, 2011
Egyptian authorities approve new party founded by Coptic activist
Egypt's Political Parties Affairs Committee on Monday officially recognized the Haya Party, a new political party founded by Coptic activist…
Coptic pope cancels ordainment anniversary over Maspero violence
October 31, 2011
Coptic pope cancels ordainment anniversary over Maspero violence
The head of Egypt's Coptic Orthodox Church, Pope Shenouda III, has decided to cancel celebrations marking the 40th anniversary of…
Monday’s papers: Military oversees war games, detains activists as lawyers and judges feud
October 31, 2011
Monday’s papers: Military oversees war games, detains activists as lawyers and judges feud
Stories making headlines in Monday's newspapers include the largest maneuvers and drills in the history of Egypt's navy, and the…
Al-Azhar issues document to support democracy in region
October 31, 2011
Al-Azhar issues document to support democracy in region
Al-Azhar has issued a document in support of democratic transformation in the Arab region, state-run news agency MENA reported on…
Activist group to defy summons to military courts
October 31, 2011
Activist group to defy summons to military courts
The April 6 Youth Movement on Monday said it rejects the interrogation of its members before military tribunals, stressing that…
Prime minister vows to allow expat vote
October 31, 2011
Prime minister vows to allow expat vote
Egyptian interim Prime Minister Essam Sharaf on Sunday vowed to allow Egyptians abroad to cast their ballots in the upcoming…
Head of Libya’s National Transitional Council to visit Cairo Tuesday
October 31, 2011
Head of Libya’s National Transitional Council to visit Cairo Tuesday
Head of Libya's National Transitional Council (NTC) Mustafa Abdel Jalil will arrive in Cairo on Tuesday on a two-day visit…
Blog: When pictures are worth a thousand woes
October 30, 2011
Blog: When pictures are worth a thousand woes
Over a year ago, a picture of a young man bludgeoned to death sent shockwaves through the country. The picture…
Legal controversy brews over blocking NDP candidates
October 30, 2011
Legal controversy brews over blocking NDP candidates
A plan to legally block former National Democratic Party (NDP) members from the upcoming elections has stirred controversy around the legality…