Brutality in Libya, Syria ‘shocking’: UN rights chief
GENEVA: UN rights chief Navi Pillay on Monday slammed the brutality of crackdowns on protestors by government forces in Libya and Syria, saying the actions were shocking in their disregard…
UNAIDS capitalizes on Egypt’s revolution
CAIRO: The United Nations AIDS country office in Egypt is capitalizing on the January 25 Revolution spirit, as well as the fact that Egypt sits on the Program Coordinating Board…
NCCM appeals ruling to release supervisor beating pre-schoolers
By Heba Fahmy CAIRO: The National Council for Childhood and Motherhood (NCCM) filed an appeal on Sunday against the release of supervisor Magdy El-Shaer, who was put on trial for insulting…
Badawy, Abaza rosters share Al-Wafd’s new higher committee
CAIRO: Members of Al-Wafd Party's general assembly elected Friday a new higher committee, which will serve a four-year term, in what were dubbed "free and fair" elections. Candidates on the…
Mubarak denies knowing protesters killed, sons’ interrogations resume Monday
By Heba Fahmy CAIRO: The interrogation of ousted president Hosni Mubarak was reportedly interrupted three times after he broke out in tears when questioned on charges of killing protesters, misuse of…
Arab, German bloggers explore role of social media
CAIRO: Arab and German bloggers gathered in Cairo for the Young Media Summit (YMS) last week to explore the role of social media in the Arab uprisings. The summit is…
Analyst says Brotherhood shocked at success of Friday protests
By Marwa Al-A'asar CAIRO: The Muslim Brotherhood (MB) statement that the group is not represented in the Coalition of the Youth of the Revolution reflects a state of political shock at…
Egypt frees Iranian diplomat after spy probe, says report
CAIRO: Egypt freed an Iranian diplomat on Sunday who had been detained over spying allegations after his diplomatic status was confirmed but said his activities had breached protocol, the official…
Egypt frees Iranian diplomat after spy probe: MENA
CAIRO: Egypt freed an Iranian diplomat on Sunday who had been detained over spying allegations after his diplomatic status was confirmed but said his activities had breached protocol, the official…
World Bank pledges $1.14 bln for Egypt power: minister
CAIRO: The World Bank has agreed to give Egypt up to $1.14 billion in support for electricity projects, a minister said in a statement on Sunday. Electricity Minister Hassan Younes…