Ahram journalists demand resignation of editor-in-chief
By Heba Fahmy CAIRO: About 300 journalists of state-run daily Al-Ahram apologized Wednesday for the paper’s “unprofessional” coverage of the demonstrations that toppled the president. In a press conference at…
Al-Azhar says grand sheikh should be elected not state appointed
By Tamim Elyan CAIRO: Al-Azhar said Wednesday that its Grand Sheikh should be elected not appointed by the state, insisting that its independence wasn’t compromised during the revolution that toppled…
Court allows converts to Christianity ID change
By Essam Fadl CAIRO: The Supreme Administrative Court issued a ruling on Saturday to allow Copts reverting back to Christianity after having converted to Islam, to change their religious affiliation…
Hezbollah Egypt cell chief appears at Beirut rally
By AFP BEIRUT: The head of a 22-member Hezbollah cell who escaped from an Egyptian prison during the Cairo uprising appeared on Wednesday at a televised rally of the group…
Egypt asks Swiss for help finding regime’s assets
GENEVA: The Swiss government says Egypt has asked for assistance in locating assets belonging to members of the regime led by ousted President Hosni Mubarak. Swiss Justice Ministry spokesman Folco…
Egyptians air grievances, ignoring army warning
By Maggie Michael / AP CAIRO: Airport employees protested for better pay Wednesday, textile workers went on strike to demand a corruption investigation and residents of a Suez Canal city…
Russia criticizes outside interference in Mideast
LONDON: Russia criticized calls by outside powers for revolution or for specific types of democracy in the Middle East on Tuesday, saying such calls could be counter-productive. Egyptian President Hosni…
EU’s Ashton to visit Egypt for talks next week
BRUSSELS: EU foreign affairs chief Catherine Ashton will fly to Egypt for talks next week, becoming the most senior foreign diplomat to visit since Hosni Mubarak's resignation. "She will be…
Pope Shenouda expresses support for revolution, hopes for democracy
By Essam Fadl CAIRO: Pope Shenouda expressed his support to the revolution that ousted Hosni Mubarak's regime and forced him to step down after 30 years in power. The Pope…
Legal specialists protest, but willing to help with corruption cases
By Tamim Elyan CAIRO: A number of legal specialists protested Wednesday in front of the legal specialists’ club demanding a response to their previous demands for which they had held…