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Next parliament may be void of women representatives, says activist
Egypt
November 26, 2011
Next parliament may be void of women representatives, says activist
The system in place for the upcoming parliamentary elections puts many obstacles before female candidates and may lead to a…
Time for something new
Egypt
November 24, 2011
Time for something new
Like everything in Egypt, Al-Masry Al-Youm English Edition is changing.
SCAF calls for fact-finding commission and discussion with political forces
Egypt
November 21, 2011
SCAF calls for fact-finding commission and discussion with political forces
The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) issued a statement Wednesday night urging calm. It called for discussions with…
Brotherhood vows not to participate in any more demonstrations
Egypt
November 21, 2011
Brotherhood vows not to participate in any more demonstrations
The Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party issued a statement on Monday announcing that it will not participate "in any…
Update: Violence resumes in Tahrir between protesters and police
Egypt
November 21, 2011
Update: Violence resumes in Tahrir between protesters and police
Violent clashes in Egypt that have left at least 22 people dead continue on Monday morning. About 4000 protesters are…
Wasat Party calls for holding poll on time to avoid lawlessness
Egypt
November 19, 2011
Wasat Party calls for holding poll on time to avoid lawlessness
The parliamentary election should be held at its scheduled date to put an end to political instability, the Wasat Party…
Seif al-Islam Qadhafi captured
World
November 19, 2011
Seif al-Islam Qadhafi captured
Muammar Qadhafi's son and heir apparent Seif al-Islam has been captured in southern Libya, a Libyan militia commander said Saturday.…
Ties between Tehran and Cairo will improve, says Iranian diplomat
Egypt
November 19, 2011
Ties between Tehran and Cairo will improve, says Iranian diplomat
Tehran-Cairo cooperation should expand due to better relations, Iran's IAEA envoy Ali-Asghar Soltanieh said on Saturday. Speaking from Vienna to…
Iranian diplomat anticipates improved relations with Egypt after elections
Egypt
November 16, 2011
Iranian diplomat anticipates improved relations with Egypt after elections
An Iranian official in Cairo said he expects diplomatic relations between Cairo and Tehran to normalize after Egypt's parliamentary elections…
Journalists Syndicate urges members to shun military prosecution
Egypt
November 16, 2011
Journalists Syndicate urges members to shun military prosecution
In a blatant challenge to Egypt's military rulers, the Journalists Syndicate has urged its members to reject summons by military…