Egypt activists struggle to monitor election
By Hadeel Al-Shalchi /AP CAIRO: Rights activists in Egypt are struggling to ensure they will be able to monitor parliament elections Sunday that they expect to be plagued by rigging. But…
Meet the players: The Muslim Brotherhood
The Muslim Brotherhood is considered the largest and most powerful opposition group in Egypt. The Brotherhood was founded by teacher and Islamic scholar Hassan El Banna in 1928 as a…
Quota system will change perception of women in society, say female candidates
By Heba Afify CAIRO: In spite of a new system allocating 64 seats in the People’s Assembly to women, the candidates are still battling stereotypes in the male-dominated political scene. But…
Candidates take political competition to creativity in banners, slogans
By Heba Fahmy CAIRO/ALEXANDRIA: The slogans can be catchy, witty, religious, or cheesy. The banners and posters promoting candidates running in this year’s parliamentary elections have taken over almost every corner…
Admin Court halts elections in 24 constituencies 48 hours before vote
By Safaa Abdoun CAIRO: Less than 48 hours before the much anticipated People’s Assembly elections, governmental and non-governmental organizations alike are taking last minute action before Egyptians cast their ballots this…
Iran should keep out of affairs of Arab states: Egypt FM
DOHA: Iran should keep out of the internal affairs of Arab countries in the Gulf and not meddle in Iraq and Lebanon, Egypt's foreign minister said on Friday in a…
Journalist still detained despite public prosecutor’s decision to release
CAIRO: Youssef Shaaban, Al-Badeel journalist detained on drug and knife possession charges, was still in police custody Friday despite a decision by the public prosecutor on Thursday to release him…
Second Christian protester dies after Cairo church clashes
CAIRO: A Coptic man shot and wounded in clashes with police in Cairo this week over thwarted plans to build a new church died in hospital on Friday, a security…
Egypt speaker warns US pressure could backfire
CAIRO: Egypt's parliamentary speaker said Friday that US pressure on Cairo for reforms may backfire and lead to a religious state, in a warning two days ahead of an election…
SODIC says sales $313 mln so far in 2010
CAIRO: Egypt's SODIC said on Wednesday it had made LE 1.8 billion ($313 million) in sales during 2010 so far, showing momentum despite a legal row over state land deals…
