Abortion for financial reasons is permissible, says Azhar Sheikh
CAIRO: A mother of three, 35-year-old Maha (not her real name) was…
Minister of Justice finalizes new judges' law, stirs controversy
CAIRO: Minister of Justice Mamdouh Marie has finalized a new law giving…
MP calls for a law to protect women working abroad
CAIRO: Mostafa Bakry, editor of Al-Osbou newspaper and independent member in the…
Lawsuit to strip Saad Eddin Ibrahim of Egyptian citizenship
CAIRO: Another lawsuit was filed against human rights activist Saad Eddin Ibrahim…
MP requests legalizing abortion for rape victims
CAIRO: Discussions of legalizing abortion for rape victims are underway, NDP MP…
State-backed candidate wins Press Syndicate elections
CAIRO: Makram Mohamed Ahmed, former Press Syndicate chief from 1997-1999, and columnist…
Diabetics to reach 380 mln, says health minister
CAIRO: The number of diabetics worldwide is expected to rise from 200…
Al-Azhar revises every books in its library, says deputy
CAIRO: Omar Al-Deeb, deputy head of Al-Azhar, denied allegations that the institution…
More cash not rights will steer Press Syndicate elections, says journo
CAIRO: Voting for the new chairman and 12 board members of the…
Reformist judge to monitor human rights violations
CAIRO: The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights…