Egypt presidential hopefuls make their pitch
CAIRO: For a country where over-the-top venality characterized politics for decades, Egypt's first ever presidential candidates' debate on Saturday was a sedate and courteous occasion. So polite, in fact, that…
Egypt to put 48 on trial for church clash
By Reuters CAIRO: Egypt's public prosecutor said it had referred 48 Muslims and Christians to criminal court on Saturday for their roles in sectarian violence that led to the burning…
Mixed demands mark Friday protest in Tahrir
CAIRO: In what was named by some Facebook groups as the “Friday of Work,” Tahrir Square witnessed a diminutive presence compared to previous weeks, marked by disjointed demands. The square,…
Workers file complaint to Prosecutor General against ETUF
By Tamim Elyan CAIRO: A number of labor leaders and activists from Helwan, Mahalla and Sadat City filed a complaint to Egypt’s Prosecutor General against head of the official Egyptian Trade…
Egypt military struggles to find its place with youth
By Samer al-Atrush / AFP CAIRO: Egypt's military was feted for its stand during the revolt that ousted president Hosni Mubarak. But when a general recounted its role to over 1,000…
Chipsy partners with WFP to expand Food for Education program in Egypt
CAIRO: Egyptian snack food giant Chipsy signed an official partnership on Thursday with the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) to participate in its “Food for Education” initiative, aimed at…
JWT, Vodafone Egypt set record straight on controversial video
CAIRO: Advertising agency JWT Cairo asserted that a controversial video suggesting that its campaign for Vodafone Egypt contributed to the revolution is not a commercial, but was rather a part…
Women’s rights a priority in transitional period, says panel
CAIRO: “Social struggle and democratic transitions are unique opportunities to construct broken bones in society, shape institutions and think strategically,” said Michelle Bachelet, under secretary general and executive director of…
Syrian forces kill 34 in Hama, crackdown intensifies
BEIRUT: Syrian security forces shot dead at least 34 demonstrators in Hama on Friday, an activist said, in one of the bloodiest incidents in their crackdown on an 11-week revolt…
Yemen’s Saleh hurt in palace attack: diplomat
SANAA: President Ali Abdullah was slightly wounded when shells struck his palace in Sanaa on Friday, a Western diplomat said, as Yemen slid toward civil war. The attack targeting Saleh…