Egypt
Activist plans New Year’s Eve celebrations in Tahrir
December 28, 2012
Activist plans New Year’s Eve celebrations in Tahrir
Activist Somaya al-Ganainy called for New Year’s Eve celebrations in Tahrir Square next Monday night. Ganainy told state-run news source…
Face offs between the judiciary and the president look likely to continue in 2013
December 28, 2012
Face offs between the judiciary and the president look likely to continue in 2013
As the year comes to a close, the judiciary’s engrossing plotline culminates with quite a dramatic scene: stones hurled and…
No water in Suez due to main line damage
December 28, 2012
No water in Suez due to main line damage
Suez City experienced a widespread water outage from Thursday evening to Friday afternoon, angering residents. Hossam Boraei, the media spokesperson…
Egypt against military intervention in Syria, says minister
December 28, 2012
Egypt against military intervention in Syria, says minister
Egypt and Russia object to military intervention in Syria, Foreign Minister Kamel Amr said at a press conference in Moscow…
Hundreds protest in support of Syria after Qaradawi’s anti-Assad sermon
December 28, 2012
Hundreds protest in support of Syria after Qaradawi’s anti-Assad sermon
Hundreds participated in a protest to show support for Syria in front of Al-Azhar Mosque after Yusuf al-Qaradawi delivered the…
National Salvation Front submits draft law to Morsy
December 28, 2012
National Salvation Front submits draft law to Morsy
The National Salvation Front has submitted a draft law on the exercising of political rights to President Mohamed Morsy. Front…
Masked gunmen storm Mount Sinai power station
December 28, 2012
Masked gunmen storm Mount Sinai power station
Masked gunmen stormed the power station at Mount Sinai at dawn on Friday, stealing electricity cables worth LE900,000 and causing…
Islamic Jihad movement calls for mass demo Sunday against judges
December 28, 2012
Islamic Jihad movement calls for mass demo Sunday against judges
The Islamic Jihad movement has called for a mass demonstration called “Purging the Judiciary” in front of the High Court…
PM meets with Brotherhood, Salafi figures ahead of Cabinet reshuffle
December 28, 2012
PM meets with Brotherhood, Salafi figures ahead of Cabinet reshuffle
Prime Minister Hesham Qandil has begun consultations regarding the forthcoming Cabinet reshuffle. Eight new ministers are expected to be appointed…
Erian chosen as majority leader in Shura Council
December 27, 2012
Erian chosen as majority leader in Shura Council
Essam al-Erian has been selected as the leader of the majority in the Shura Council, replacing Ali Fath al-Bab, sources…