Egypt
Rafah terminal reopened after the weekend
October 29, 2011
Rafah terminal reopened after the weekend
The Rafah border crossing, between Egypt and Gaza, reopened on Saturday following its weekend closure.
Official: LE26 bn lost to corruption since outbreak of the revolution
October 29, 2011
Official: LE26 bn lost to corruption since outbreak of the revolution
In the six months from January to June this year, Egypt lost a total of LE26 billion because of administrative corruption,…
Journalist summoned by military prosecutor
October 29, 2011
Journalist summoned by military prosecutor
The military prosecutor on Friday summoned a journalist who recently wrote about the unlawful appointment of the son of General…
Update: Dead prisoner’s family knew he was tortured
October 28, 2011
Update: Dead prisoner’s family knew he was tortured
Ineam Atta knew her 23-year-old son, Essam, was being tortured in Tora prison. He rang home on Wednesday evening to…
Election official: SCAF has no stance on ruling to allow expat vote
October 28, 2011
Election official: SCAF has no stance on ruling to allow expat vote
The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) has not taken a position on the recent Supreme Administrative Court ruling…
Saudi Arabia warns Hajj pilgrims against political activities
October 28, 2011
Saudi Arabia warns Hajj pilgrims against political activities
Saudi Arabian authorities have set six rules for Hajj pilgrims to abide by this year, including not bringing with them…
Revolution inspires Egyptian digital professionals
October 28, 2011
Revolution inspires Egyptian digital professionals
“It’s the revolution,” answers Heba Honsi, a young activist who has been working for ten years in charity, when asked…
From bringing down Ben Ali to fixing up Wall Street
October 28, 2011
From bringing down Ben Ali to fixing up Wall Street
The Occupy Wall Street protesters are now in their second month of camping out in New York City’s financial district…
Hundreds protest military rule in Tahrir Square
October 28, 2011
Hundreds protest military rule in Tahrir Square
Hundreds of Egyptians gathered in Tahrir Square Friday in preparation for a demonstration they have dubbed "One Demand." Protesters are…
Grapel thanks Egyptian authorities for good treatment
October 28, 2011
Grapel thanks Egyptian authorities for good treatment
Alleged Israeli spy Ilan Grapel, who was released Thursday in a prisoner exchange deal between Egypt and Israel, thanked Egyptian…