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Latest in Tag: politics
Shafiq promises âaggressive reactionâ to asset freeze
Trial against former prime minister to be held in absentia on 2 December
Tourist guide union arranges a three-day strike
Secretary general of union resigns
State Council postpones Nile University case
Court gives both parties 48 hours to bring forward their papers and requests in a special session.
Analysis of constitutional draft
Part 3: Parliament
El-Erian rescinds his party resignation
Muslim Brotherhood leader is still deputy chairman of the groupâs political arm but will relinquish his post in the presidential advisory board.
Journalists protest government meddling
Muslim Brotherhood-dominated Shura Council said to have exceeded their authority
Followers of slain crime boss promise to seek revenge
Fears of sectarian violence in Mallawi.
Prosecutor general investigates Al-Erian statements
Former ruling party deputy chairman said presidency had Abdel Meguid Mahmoud on tape accepting the Vatican post.
Salafi Front Launches “Al-Shaab” Party
Rights of workers, farmers, Nubians and the Sinai are the new party’s priorities
Kuwait cabinet sets December 1 for snap polls
The opposition has called for a massive demonstration on Sunday to protest the decision to change the electoral constituency law, charging it is a bid by the government to influence the results and elect a rubber-stamp assembly.
Libya invites Egyptian investors to help in its reconstruction
The $65 billion worth plan will be executed within a 10 year time span according to the Libyan official, as reported by Al-Ahram.
Saudi coastguard capture 15 Iranians
Relations between Tehran and Riyadh have been tense for years over many political and security issues, including Iran’s controversial nuclear programme, which scares its Arab neighbours across the Gulf waters.
Obama tags Romney with amnesia gag
The Obama camp’s previous bid to skewer Romney with insulting tags — such as pushing the Robin-Hood-in-reverse term “Romney Hood” to tarnish his tax policies — have done nothing to protect the president’s shrinking poll lead.
Libya ‘not fully liberated’ year after Kadhafi death
Megaryef, president of the democratically elected General National Congress, gave a sombre assessment of the post-Kadhafi period and warned that remnants of the former regime still pose a threat.
Six Afghan police poisoned, shot dead, officials say
The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack, according to purported spokesman Yousif Ahmadi, who said eight policemen were killed and their weapons seized.
9/11 defendants skip Guantanamo hearing
The defendants had asked that Friday’s proceedings be cancelled out of respect for their Muslim faith.
Attacks ‘kill at least 23’ in Nigeria’s northeast
Kano, Nigeria (AFP) – A wave of attacks by suspected Boko Haram Islamists in northeastern Nigeria killed at least 23 people and destroyed several buildings, a hospital official and residents said on Saturday. A nurse at the Potiskum general hospital spoke of 20 bodies being brought to the morgue, while residents said three bodies were …
Lebanon cabinet meets as protests flare over bombing
Hassan, a top Lebanese security official killed Friday in a Beirut car bombing, suspected the regime in neighbouring Syria of murdering his mentor, former Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri.
An Authoritarian Relapse?
The current circumstances under which the constitution is being drafted does not represent the ideals nor values embodied by the January 25th Revolution.
No-win situation
I had asked Shalit if he wanted to speak to me and he gave his consent. I was simply doing my job as a journalist.
Polls on university governing bylaws begin
Several political movements voice disapproval of the polls
Doctors on strike hold protest in Sinai
As the doctorsâ strike continues, doctors in the Sinai Peninsula object to lack of security.
Popular Current denies coordination with Okasha
Schedules marches for âEgypt is not a manorâ Friday protests.
Arabi urges Syria, rebels to agree Eid truce
Arabi met UN and League peace envoy to Syria Lakhdar Brahimi on Tuesday for a briefing on his regional visit as efforts for a political solution to the Syrian crisis floundered.
Analysis of constitutional draft- Part 2
Part 2: Freedoms, duties, and rights
Salafi Constituent Assembly member denies calling for âShariâa Fridayâ protest
Protests aimed at the draft constitution may not be necessary because of the upcoming Administrative Judiciary Court hearing which may yet dissolve its second assembly.
Saber trial adjourned
Blogger, accused of insulting Islam and Christianity, likely to spend more time on remand.
British doctor in court over Syria journalist kidnappings
Shajul Islam, 26, is accused of being part of a jihadist group that held photographers John Cantlie from Britain and Jeroen Oerlemans of the Netherlands at a Syrian camp between July 17 and 26.
Syria conflict could set region ablaze, says Brahimi
Brahimi called on Monday for a temporary ceasefire during the four-day Eid al-Adha holiday starting on October 26.
Calling on international help to free the 8 April Officers
Activists are now contacting international groups via Facebook.