El-Ganzoury says 20,000 detainees freed since revolt
CAIRO: Egyptian Prime Minister Kamal El-Ganzoury said on Tuesday that 20,103 political prisoners had been released since February when a popular uprising toppled Hosni Mubarak, state media reported. "20,103 political…
Maspero interrogation continues, virginity checks case adjourned
CAIRO: An investigations judge began Tuesday interrogating 29 defendants allegedly involved in the Maspero violence between Coptic protesters and army forces on Oct. 9, among them prominent activist Alaa Abdel-Fattah.…
18 million voters to choose from 3,000 candidates in phase 2 of elections
CAIRO: Over 3,000 candidates are vying for seats in the second phase of parliamentary elections that kicks off on Dec. 14. Voters are to head to the polls at 8…
18 million voters to choose from 3,000 candidates in phase 2 of elections
CAIRO: Over 3,000 candidates are vying for seats in the second phase of parliamentary elections that kicks off on Dec. 14. Voters are to head to the polls at 8…
Egypt to offer $1 bln in 1-year USD T-bills next week
CAIRO: Egypt's central bank said on Tuesday it would offer $1 billion in dollar-denominated one-year treasury bills at an auction next week, its second dollar offering in less than a…
Senior Israeli: Arabs not ready for democracy
JERUSALEM: Israel's vice premier declared Monday that many Arab countries aren't ready for democracy — a comment sure to rankle many in the Middle East, where thousands have died and…
US, Muslim governments address religious tolerance
WASHINGTON: The Obama administration has gathered representatives from more than two dozen governments this week in an effort to address religious intolerance around the world. The goal is to bolster…
Tweetback supports Coca-Cola in its 100 Villages Program
CAIRO: Coca-Cola Egypt reinforced its commitment to sustainable community development by organizing a clean-up with more than 250 volunteers at Geziret El-Dahab island, the 4th village Coca-Cola Egypt is developing…
AN ISRAELI VIEW: Not central to independence
By Yossi Alpher Revelations concerning the Palestinian financial crisis of recent weeks touch upon three issues. The most obvious one is the seeming inability of the Palestinian Authority under Prime Minister…
Sharia allows pluralism, says Dar Al-Ifta
CAIRO: Dar Al-Ifta, the official authority for issuing fatwas (religious opinions), affirmed the permissibility of pluralism, according to a statement issued Monday. The fatwa clarified that no particular political…