Court rejects appeal against Mubarak trial judge
CAIRO: An Egyptian court turned down an appeal for a new judge in the trial of former president Hosni Mubarak, the official news agency said on Wednesday, signaling the closely-watched…
Spanish filmmaker Almodovar’s intriguing ‘Skin I Live In’
Pedro Almodóvar is back with a brand new installment of his sensuous quirky creations. "La Piel Que Habito" (The Skin I Live In, 2011) is sexy, intricate and intriguing. Ever…
Egypt army, police to guard cooking gas supplies
CAIRO: Egypt's police and army will deploy to protect deliveries of subsidized butane cooking gas after shortages sparked thefts and countrywide protests, the newspaper Al-Ahram quoted the minister of social…
Egypt Brotherhood party says wins 34 run-off seats
CAIRO: The Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) won 34 individual seats of the 45 it contested in the first run-off vote of a parliamentary election, a party…
‘Arab Spring’ is at critical juncture: IMF chief
WASHINGTON: The aftermath of the Arab Spring uprisings is at a critical juncture and needs to be managed in an orderly way so change benefits everyone, the head of the…
Tahrir to remain closed until demands are met, say protesters
By Amir Makar and Lina Marwan CAIRO: Protesters in Tahrir Square were divided over opening it to traffic as numbers dwindled, with suggestions ranging from moving the sit-in to outside the…
Lower voter turnout in second day of elections run-offs
CAIRO: Voter turnout remained low on Tuesday as Egyptians cast their votes in the second day of the parliamentary elections' run-offs in nine governorates, with only minor scuffles reported. "Voter…
El-Naggar, Yousry exchange accusations in Nasr City run-offs
CAIRO: Cairo’s third constituency is witnessing fierce competition between Al-Adl’s candidate Moustafa El-Naggar and independent Salafi candidate Mohamed Yousry, who are vying for the professional seat representing Nasr City and…
Candidate appeals fourth constituency results
CAIRO: Hafez Abou Saeda, head of the Egyptian Organization for Human Rights (EOHR) and a parliamentary candidate, filed a lawsuit Tuesday appealing the results of the fourth constituency of South…
Lower voter turnout in second day of elections run-offs
CAIRO: Voter turnout remained low on Tuesday as Egyptians cast their votes in the second day of the parliamentary elections' run-offs in nine governorates, with only minor scuffles reported. "Voter…
