Egypt
National Council for Women rejects election draft law
January 10, 2013
National Council for Women rejects election draft law
The National Council for Women (NCW) rejected the draft law on parliamentary elections discussed by the Shura Council on Wednesday.…
Anti-corruption program could save US$4 bln, says minister
January 10, 2013
Anti-corruption program could save US$4 bln, says minister
The Cabinet’s proposed anti-corruption program could save the country up to US$4 billion, Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Ashraf…
Justice Ministry writing law to create new govt council
January 10, 2013
Justice Ministry writing law to create new govt council
The Justice Ministry is working on a draft law to create a Socio-Economic Council, said Essam Farag, the vice president…
MB dissenters to organize new preaching association
January 10, 2013
MB dissenters to organize new preaching association
Dissenters from the Muslim Brotherhood are planning to establish a preaching association tentatively called Revival and Renewal, said a former…
Lawyer presses charges against Morsy for ‘assaulting judiciary’
January 10, 2013
Lawyer presses charges against Morsy for ‘assaulting judiciary’
Lawyer Abdallah Rabee has filed a complaint against President Mohamed Morsy, accusing him of “assaulting the judicial authority and dismissing…
Tehran wants to get closer to Cairo, says Iran foreign minister
January 10, 2013
Tehran wants to get closer to Cairo, says Iran foreign minister
Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi held a number of meetings in Cairo on Thursday during his visit to discuss…
Tahrir Square reopens to traffic
January 10, 2013
Tahrir Square reopens to traffic
Protesters in Tahrir Square opened the roads to traffic on Thursday for the first time in over 55 days. The…
A conversation with Salafi political leader Emad Abdel Ghafour
January 10, 2013
A conversation with Salafi political leader Emad Abdel Ghafour
Deputy founder of the nascent Salafi Watan Party and presidential assistant Emad Abdel Ghafour announced the establishment of the…
PM: Qatar may invest up to US$18 bln in Port Said, North Coast
January 10, 2013
PM: Qatar may invest up to US$18 bln in Port Said, North Coast
Qatar has proposed new investments in East Port Said and the North Coast that could be worth up to US$18…