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Egypt’s Challenge: Free To Speak
Under Mubarak regime, the state closely monitored all forms of political and religious expression in Egypt. Now all…
INTERVIEW – Leftist Leader Says Egypt Should Refuse IMF Loan
Egypt should refuse a $4.8 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund rather than submit to terms that would…
107 Suffer Food Poisoning After Tuna Meal At Egypt’s Azhar University Dorm
Clashes erupt with security forces as students block road protesting new food poisoning case at Azhar University…
Egyptian Parliament Halts Reading Of Tax Law Needed For IMF Deal
Egypt's parliament halted its reading of a new income tax law on Monday, saying the government had not shown who…
UAE Pardons More Than 100 Egyptian Prisoners
The United Arab Emirates pardoned more than 100 Egyptian prisoners on Monday in a move hailed by the Egyptian…
Libya To Help Ease Egypt Crisis With $1.2bn Oil Deal
Libya will soon start shipping oil to neighboring Egypt on soft credit terms, two senior Libyan officials said, as…
Dubai Retailer MAF Moves Closer To Egypt Supermarket Deal-Sources
Dubai retail firm Majid Al Futtaim (MAF) is in advanced discussions to buy Egypt's largest supermarket chain from…
Egypt Court Turns Down Mubarak’s Request To Be Freed During Probe Into Corruption Charges
Egypt’s state news agency says a court has turned down deposed President Hosni Mubarak’s request to be released…
Three Car Bomb Blasts Kill 11 In Iraq Shi’ite Provinces
At least 11 people were killed and dozens wounded when three car bombs tore through public markets in Shi'ite…
Italy’s Letta Government Begins Life In Climate Of Crisis
New Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta will seek the backing of parliament in a confidence vote on Monday, facing…