Egypt
Hamas to resume talks with Egypt over Gaza free trade zone
January 8, 2013
Hamas to resume talks with Egypt over Gaza free trade zone
Hamas Spokesperson Sami Abu Zahri has said that the Palestinian militant group will continue its efforts to convince the Egyptian…
National Salvation Front to run two separate lists in elections
January 7, 2013
National Salvation Front to run two separate lists in elections
The National Salvation Front intends to contest seats for the House of Representatives with two separate electoral lists, to be…
Ministry announces governor reshuffle; Islamists to gain eight posts
January 7, 2013
Ministry announces governor reshuffle; Islamists to gain eight posts
Eight new governors are to be appointed in Greater Cairo, Qena, Sharqiya, Monufiya, Aswan and the New Valley, said sources…
National Salvation Front parties bicker ahead of parliamentary elections
January 7, 2013
National Salvation Front parties bicker ahead of parliamentary elections
Disputes between the different member parties in the National Salvation Front have intensified as the party prepares its campaign for…
Islamist forces absent from Sayed Bilal vigil
January 7, 2013
Islamist forces absent from Sayed Bilal vigil
Islamist forces did not attend Monday evening's vigil commemorating the death of Sayed Bilal, a victim of police torture. Bilal,…
Qatari prime minister arrives in Cairo to discuss economic relations
January 7, 2013
Qatari prime minister arrives in Cairo to discuss economic relations
Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim arrived in Cairo late on Monday for a two-day visit. Jassim is to…
Prosecutors postpone strike, but urge Abdallah to make good on resignation
January 7, 2013
Prosecutors postpone strike, but urge Abdallah to make good on resignation
The nation's prosecutors have decided to postpone their general strike until their general assembly meets on 14 January, and until…
Constituent Assembly members organizing association to promote Constitution
January 7, 2013
Constituent Assembly members organizing association to promote Constitution
Members of the Constituent Assembly started taking steps to establish an official association aimed at educating the public about the…
Journalist found guilty of assaulting police officer, gets year in prison
January 7, 2013
Journalist found guilty of assaulting police officer, gets year in prison
Walid Ismail, a journalist at the independent newspaper Al-Tahrir, has been reportedly sentenced to one year in prison for assaulting…
Al-Azhar’s support for the constitution is not surprising, given its history
January 7, 2013
Al-Azhar’s support for the constitution is not surprising, given its history
In his book “Al-Azhar: the Sheikh and the Mosque,” Helmy al Namnam writes: “The Grand Sheikh of Al-Azhar ascended the…