The regime will continue to persecute journalists, says Hesham Kassem
CAIRO: After receiving the Democracy Award from the National Endowment for Democracy,…
Human Rights groups shun American statements and Egyptian responses
CAIRO: Neither American concern over the human rights situation here nor the…
Iran MPs warn over Benetton stores
TEHRAN: A group of prominent MPs have warned over the presence of…
Israel silent on Egypt's return of Hamas loyalists
CAIRO: Israel has remained silent on Egypt's decision to allow some 100…
Eissa's trial postponed upon defense request
CAIRO: The Bolaq court postponed Monday the trial of Ibrahim Eissa, chief…
Hamas loyalists allowed back into Gaza
CAIRO: Egypt allowed the return of some 100 Hamas loyalists stranded in…
10 African peacekeepers killed in Darfur attack
KHARTOUM: At least 10 African Union peacekeepers have been killed and dozens…
Security cracks down on Kefaya protest in support of convicted editors
CAIRO: Around 400 people took to the streets to support the editors…
Palestinians subjected to worst human rights violation, says Aboul Gheit
CAIRO: Palestinians are subjected to the worst kinds of human rights violations…
Freedom House report pounds Egyptian governance
CAIRO: An annual report issued by renowned US think tank Freedom House,…