Egypt
FJP to sue newspaper over sabotage, coup accusations
June 22, 2012
FJP to sue newspaper over sabotage, coup accusations
The Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) said Friday that it intends to sue a privately-owned newspaper that accused…
Islamists dominate Tahrir sit-in against SCAF
June 22, 2012
Islamists dominate Tahrir sit-in against SCAF
A few thousand people from across Egypt responded to the Muslim Brotherhood’s call for a sit-in and protest in Tahrir…
Police officer shot by undocumented migrants in Sinai
June 22, 2012
Police officer shot by undocumented migrants in Sinai
A police officer was injured in Sinai while attempting to prevent undocumented migrants from crossing the border to Israel. Captain…
If he assumes the presidency, Morsy may be accountable to another group
June 22, 2012
If he assumes the presidency, Morsy may be accountable to another group
If the Muslim Brotherhood’s Mohamed Morsy is officially announced victorious this week, his name will go down in history as…
Cabinet to hold meeting Saturday
June 22, 2012
Cabinet to hold meeting Saturday
Prime Minister Kamal al-Ganzouri’s Cabinet is scheduled to meet Saturday to discuss a number of draft laws and finalize the…
Son of former NDP MP arrested for possessing bomb
June 22, 2012
Son of former NDP MP arrested for possessing bomb
Security forces arrested a man for hiding a bomb on his person on the east bank of the Suez Canal…
SCAF criticizes Morsy for announcing election results
June 22, 2012
SCAF criticizes Morsy for announcing election results
The ruling military council issued a strongly-worded statement on Friday in response to the massive demonstrations that have been staged…
Morsy pledges to include revolutionary youth in administration
June 22, 2012
Morsy pledges to include revolutionary youth in administration
Presidential hopeful Mohamed Morsy pledged Thursday during a meeting with revolutionary activists that he would include youth representatives in his…
Update: Tahrir protesters reject SCAF statement
June 22, 2012
Update: Tahrir protesters reject SCAF statement
Protesters in Tahrir Square on Friday rejected a statement released by the military council calling for respect for judicial rulings…
Shafiq certain of win, but awaits official results
June 21, 2012
Shafiq certain of win, but awaits official results
Former Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq said in a press conference Thursday night that he is sure he won the presidential…