Egypt
Ultras Ahlawy storm club, demand dismissal of chairman
October 10, 2012
Ultras Ahlawy storm club, demand dismissal of chairman
A large number of Ultras Ahlawy on Wednesday stormed the Ahly club and demanded that Chairman Hassan Hamdy resign for…
As accusations fly, political forces declare support for doctors’ strike
October 10, 2012
As accusations fly, political forces declare support for doctors’ strike
A group of political parties, movements, and independent trade unions signed a statement declaring their full support for the doctors’…
Constituent assembly announces first draft of new constitution
October 10, 2012
Constituent assembly announces first draft of new constitution
The Constituent Assembly announced Wednesday that it has finished the first draft of the new constitution and launched the “Know…
Former military production minister investigated for corruption
October 10, 2012
Former military production minister investigated for corruption
The Administrative Supervisory Authority has filed a complaint with the Public Funds Prosecution against Sayed Meshaal, the former minister of…
We rely on donations to develop Tahrir Square, says culture minister
October 10, 2012
We rely on donations to develop Tahrir Square, says culture minister
Culture Minister Saber Arab said Wednesday that the government relies on donations to develop Tahrir Square, the birthplace of the…
Update: Camel Battle defendants acquitted, court says evidence ‘insufficient’
October 10, 2012
Update: Camel Battle defendants acquitted, court says evidence ‘insufficient’
All 24 defendants in the "Battle of the Camel" case were acquitted of killing protesters on 2 and 3 February…
Egypt calls for investments from Islamic countries
October 10, 2012
Egypt calls for investments from Islamic countries
Industry and Trade Minister Hatem Saleh called on the businessmen participating in the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation…
Authorities ban former chief editor from travel
October 10, 2012
Authorities ban former chief editor from travel
The former chief editor of the state-run newspaper Al-Gomhurriya was banned from travel and had his assets frozen Wednesday over…
Sit-ins continue outside presidential palace
October 10, 2012
Sit-ins continue outside presidential palace
Dozens people of physically challenged people began an open-ended sit-in at the presidential palace in Heliopolis on Wednesday to demand…
Egypt drops blasphemy case against two Coptic boys
October 10, 2012
Egypt drops blasphemy case against two Coptic boys
Two Egyptian Christian boys detained over charges of blasphemy and insulting the Quran were released and their case was dropped…