Belgium’s chief negotiator in charge of forming a cabinet says the country may finally have a new government this week after pressure from the European Union and a credit rating downgrade. Elio Di Rupo said Sunday there is still a lot of work to do and issues to settle. But he said the country’s six […]
Belgian Chief Negotiator: New Government Possible This Week
Posted November 27th, 2011 at 5:25 pm (UTC-5)
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Egypt’s Election Process
Posted November 27th, 2011 at 4:50 pm (UTC-5)
On November 28, Egyptians begin voting in the country’s first parliamentary elections since protests forced President Hosni Mubarak from power in February. -Under guidelines established by Egypt’s interim military rulers, the elections for the People’s Assembly begin on the 28th. -The election process for the lower house will take place in three stages in different […]
A Look at Major Alliances for Egypt’s Parliamentary Elections
Posted November 27th, 2011 at 4:45 pm (UTC-5)
Democratic Alliance for Egypt: Formed in June 2011, it was the first significant political coalition to emerge after President Hosni Mubarak’s February resignation. The coalition is led by the Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party and includes at least five other political groups. The alliance started out as a broad-based coalition of liberal and Islamist […]
UAE Activists Jailed for Criticizing Government
Posted November 27th, 2011 at 4:35 pm (UTC-5)
A court in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday sentenced five pro-democracy activists to prison for using the Internet to call for anti-government demonstrations. The Supreme Court in Abu Dhabi convicted the five of publicly criticizing the Gulf state’s leaders. Prominent blogger Ahmed Mansour received the longest sentence — three years. He faced additional charges […]
Election Chief: DRC Ready for Monday Polls
Posted November 27th, 2011 at 4:35 pm (UTC-5)
Violence has marred preparations for the Democratic Republic of Congo’s presidential and legislative elections, but the head of the electoral commission says the country will be ready to vote on Monday. At least three people have been reported killed in the run-up to the elections. And at least one opposition presidential candidate says vote tampering […]
Islamist Party Wins Most Seats in Morocco Election
Posted November 27th, 2011 at 4:20 pm (UTC-5)
An Islamist party has captured the most seats in a parliamentary election in Morocco and will lead a coalition government for the first time in the north African nation. Final results released Sunday show the Justice and Development Party capturing 107 seats in the 395-seat assembly in the election that was held Friday. The new […]
Arab League Approves Sanctions Against Syria
Posted November 27th, 2011 at 3:25 pm (UTC-5)
The Arab League has approved unprecedented sanctions against Syria in response to the Syrian government’s deadly crackdown on an opposition uprising. Qatari Foreign Minister Hamad bin Jassim told reporters in Cairo Sunday that 19 of the 22 Arab League member nations approved the sanctions. Iraq and Lebanon abstained. The measures include halting transactions with Syria’s […]
Arab League Approves Sanctions Against Syria
Posted November 27th, 2011 at 3:05 pm (UTC-5)
The Arab League has approved unprecedented sanctions against Syria in response to the Syrian government’s deadly crackdown on an opposition uprising. Qatari Foreign Minister Hamas bin Jassim told reporters in Cairo Sunday that 19 of the 22 Arab League member nations approved the sanctions. Iraq and Lebanon abstained. The measures include halting transactions with Syria’s […]
Britain’s Prince William Joins Sea Rescue after Ship Sinks
Posted November 27th, 2011 at 2:05 pm (UTC-5)
British Royal Air Force helicopter pilot Prince William joined a desperate search and rescue mission Sunday for the Russian crew of a cargo ship that sank in a fierce storm in the Irish Sea. Two rescued crew members were found clinging to a lifeboat after daybreak and hoisted to the safety of a helicopter co-piloted […]
Arab League Approves Sanctions Against Syria
Posted November 27th, 2011 at 1:45 pm (UTC-5)
The Arab League has approved unprecedented sanctions against Syria in response to the Syrian government’s deadly crackdown on an opposition uprising. Qatari Foreign Minister Hamas bin Jassim told reporters in Cairo Sunday that 19 of the 22 Arab League member nations approved the sanctions. The measures include halting transactions with Syria’s central bank, imposing a […]
