Egypt
Govt source: US$2 bn deposit from Algeria in works at Qandil visit
October 21, 2012
Govt source: US$2 bn deposit from Algeria in works at Qandil visit
The Egyptian government may negotiate with Algeria for a US$2 billion deposit, said an official Egyptian government source. The source…
Protesters clash over attempt to block match with Nigeria’s Sunshine team
October 21, 2012
Protesters clash over attempt to block match with Nigeria’s Sunshine team
Security forces increased their presence at the Baron Hotel in Heliopolis on Sunday after supporters and opponents of resuming Egyptian…
In first interview since retirement, Tantawi lauds military
October 21, 2012
In first interview since retirement, Tantawi lauds military
The former head of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, Hussein Tantawi, said the uprising in Egypt would have…
An unwilling icon: Sambo talks revolution and incarceration
October 21, 2012
An unwilling icon: Sambo talks revolution and incarceration
Mohamed Gad al-Rab, more commonly known as Sambo, was not a committed revolutionary. He did not participate in the 18-day…
Trial of Abu Islam postponed to November
October 21, 2012
Trial of Abu Islam postponed to November
The Nasr City Misdemeanor Court has postponed to November the trial of al-Umma satellite channel owner Sheikh Ahmed Mohamed Mahmoud…
Presidential secretary on trial for alleged indecent act
October 21, 2012
Presidential secretary on trial for alleged indecent act
The Qalyub Prosecution referred a secretary from the presidency for immediate trial on 24 October over charges of committing an…
Illicit Gains Authority freezes Shafiq family assets
October 21, 2012
Illicit Gains Authority freezes Shafiq family assets
The Illicit Gains Authority decided Sunday to freeze the assets of former presidential candidate Ahmed Shafiq and his three daughters,…
‘Innocence of Muslims’ trial adjourned to 25 November
October 21, 2012
‘Innocence of Muslims’ trial adjourned to 25 November
The Cairo Criminal Court postponed on Sunday the trial in absentia of eight defendants accused of producing the film…
Baha’is say constitution fails to recognize their faith
October 21, 2012
Baha’is say constitution fails to recognize their faith
In 2009, four Baha’i homes were burned down in the Upper Egypt village of Shouraneya, Sohag after a member of…