Egypt TV host Mohammed el-Gheiti was found guilty of encouraging immorality over an August 2018 segment in which his guest speaker described his profession.
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Turkey Detained and Then Deported Dutch Journalist
Turkish authorities detained and then deported Dutch journalist, her newspaper said Thursday — the latest foreign reporter to be ousted from the country.
Important Iraqi Provincial Elections to be Held in November
It is the third time for Iraq to announce a date for the provincial elections, which were initially set to be held simultaneously with the parliament elections in May.
Israel Says it Can Foil Foreign Election Meddling Amid Scare
Israel’s internal security service says it was prepared to thwart any foreign intervention in the upcoming elections, as suspicions were made on Russia.
Netanyahu Corruption Probes Hit Snag on State’s Witnesses
Israeli PM Netanyahu, contesting an April election under shadow of possible corruption charges, demanded Monday to confront state’s witnesses against him.
Al-Sisi Not Telling Truth About Egyptian Political Prisoners
Al-Sisi of Egypt made several wrong claims in his appearance on January 6, 2019 on the “60 Minutes” TV show in United States, Human Rights Watch said today.
Saudi Woman Fleeing Family Under UN Care in Thailand
Thai authorities says Saudi woman was stopped in Thailand as she tried to flee to Australia to seek asylum is under the care of the U.N. refugee agency.
Saudi Women Given Right to Know Аbout Divorce
In a new breakthrough in women’s rights, Saudi men will no longer be able to divorce without the knowledge of their wives.
Egypt Tries to Block ‘60 Minutes’ el-Sisi Interview
Egypt does not want the CBS news program “60 Minutes” to broadcast an interview conducted with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi CBS said.
UN Calls on UAE to Release Rights Activist Ahmed Mansoor
The UAE must release pro-democracy campaigner Ahmed Mansoor, whose 10-year jail sentence for criticizing government on social media was upheld this week.