Bassem Youssef
US has ‘real concerns’ over Morsy’s government
Egypt
April 3, 2013
US has ‘real concerns’ over Morsy’s government
The United States has "real concerns" about the direction being taken by the Egyptian government following recent arrests and political…
Govt fires back at US Embassy tweet of video criticizing Morsy
Egypt
April 2, 2013
Govt fires back at US Embassy tweet of video criticizing Morsy
The government fired back at the US Embassy via social network Twitter Tuesday following a post criticizing the arrest of…
Bassem Youssef warned to ‘tone down language’
Egypt
April 2, 2013
Bassem Youssef warned to ‘tone down language’
The Free Zones Investment Affairs Authority issued an official warning to the CBC television network Tuesday after receiving multiple complaints…
FJP condemns US comments on satirist arrest
Egypt
April 2, 2013
FJP condemns US comments on satirist arrest
The Freedom and Justice Party, the Muslim Brotherhood’s political arm, condemned a US statement claiming Egypt was cracking down on…
Jon Stewart defends Bassem Youssef, mocks Morsy
Egypt
April 2, 2013
Jon Stewart defends Bassem Youssef, mocks Morsy
The US Embassy in Cairo on Tuesday posted an episode of the Daily Show in which the show's host, well-known…
Tuesday’s papers: Bassem Youssef rises, and so do gas prices
Egypt
April 2, 2013
Tuesday’s papers: Bassem Youssef rises, and so do gas prices
Nearly every daily paper publishes headlines, features, and articles pertaining to the exorbitant rise in the prices of cooking gas…
Prosecutors turn up heat on Youssef, other media figures
Egypt
April 2, 2013
Prosecutors turn up heat on Youssef, other media figures
Egyptian popular satirist Bassem Youssef said late on Monday that Prosecutor General Talaat Abdallah is currently investigating new complaints accusing…
Another report filed against satirist Bassem Youssef
Egypt
April 1, 2013
Another report filed against satirist Bassem Youssef
Prosecutor General Talaat Abdullah referred a new complaint against satirist television host Bassem Youssef accusing him of inciting violence for…
US accuses Egypt of stifling freedom of expression
Egypt
April 1, 2013
US accuses Egypt of stifling freedom of expression
WASHINGTON - The United States on Monday accused Egypt of muzzling freedom of speech after prosecutors questioned the most popular…
Monday’s papers: Youssef posts bail, and Farsi speakers needed
Egypt
April 1, 2013
Monday’s papers: Youssef posts bail, and Farsi speakers needed
Monday’s papers are replete with news pertaining to the legal investigations against TV comedian Bassem Youssef, who is charged with…