Egypt
US calls Egypt presidential debate ‘healthy,’ confirms neutrality toward candidates
May 12, 2012
US calls Egypt presidential debate ‘healthy,’ confirms neutrality toward candidates
The United States on Friday welcomed Egypt's televised presidential debate as a "good and healthy thing," while implicitly urging the…
Members of Mubarak’s party reconvene to back Shafiq
May 12, 2012
Members of Mubarak’s party reconvene to back Shafiq
Former notable figures of the dissolved and once ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) have been holding meetings to rally the…
News website allows virtual Giza tour in 3D
May 12, 2012
News website allows virtual Giza tour in 3D
Vicarious travellers and students of history can take a virtual stroll through the vast necropolis build by the ancient Egyptians…
Twitter users don’t have immunity, warns British top law officer
May 12, 2012
Twitter users don’t have immunity, warns British top law officer
The internet is not a law-free zone, the British government's top law officer warned Twitter users, adding that he would…
Watching the presidential debate at a neighborhood grocery
May 11, 2012
Watching the presidential debate at a neighborhood grocery
“I don’t usually watch these types of shows,” Abu Ahmed said, frowning as he flipped through television channels. “But I…
Abu Ismail attacks Moussa, Shafiq, denies support of Morsy
May 11, 2012
Abu Ismail attacks Moussa, Shafiq, denies support of Morsy
Disqualified presidential hopeful Hazem Salah Abu Ismail warned Egyptian expatriates of voting for Amr Moussa or Ahmed Shafiq and denied…
Three British nationals arrested in Hurghada for smuggling weapons to be prosecuted in Cairo
May 11, 2012
Three British nationals arrested in Hurghada for smuggling weapons to be prosecuted in Cairo
Three British nationals caught trying to smuggle large numbers of automatic weapons' ammunition, sniper rifles, laser and wireless devices, bulletproof…
Spanish court confirms verdict to extradite Hussein Salem
May 11, 2012
Spanish court confirms verdict to extradite Hussein Salem
The Spanish Supreme Court has approved the extradition of Egyptian businessman Hussein Salem, his son Khaled and daughter Magda to…
Pro-military council protesters gather in Giza, Qubba
May 11, 2012
Pro-military council protesters gather in Giza, Qubba
Dozens of protesters gathered Friday in Nahdet Misr Square in Giza to show solidarity with the ruling military council.