Egypt
Presidential race turns into game for two, possibly one
April 16, 2012
Presidential race turns into game for two, possibly one
A less exciting and diverse presidential race with no front-runner has emerged after the Presidential Elections Commission disqualified the Muslim Brotherhood’s…
Brotherhood appeals Shater’s exclusion, promotes Morsy
April 16, 2012
Brotherhood appeals Shater’s exclusion, promotes Morsy
Muslim Brotherhood lawyer Abdel Moneim Abdel Maqsoud challenged the exclusion of the group’s candidate for the presidency, Khairat al-Shater, on…
Nasr Cooling Company operates tanks
April 16, 2012
Nasr Cooling Company operates tanks
After a total halt of business due to a fire at the Nasr Petroleum Company that killed a worker and…
Protesters demand release of kidnapped activist
April 16, 2012
Protesters demand release of kidnapped activist
Protesters on Monday called for the release of an activist they say has been kidnapped by the police. Around 40…
Bibliotheca Alexandrina negotiates release of funds in Suzanne Mubarak’s account
April 16, 2012
Bibliotheca Alexandrina negotiates release of funds in Suzanne Mubarak’s account
Bibliotheca Alexandrina administrators have entered into negotiations with Central Bank of Egypt officials to release the funds of former first…
Three disqualified presidential hopefuls appeal to stay in race
April 16, 2012
Three disqualified presidential hopefuls appeal to stay in race
Three of Egypt’s main contenders for the presidency have filed appeals to stay in the race after the country’s election…
Moussa: Constitution difficult to write amid polarization
April 16, 2012
Moussa: Constitution difficult to write amid polarization
Presidential hopeful Amr Moussa warned Sunday against prolonging an interim period that he said was marked by confused choices. He…
Presidential candidates find in spring celebrations opportunity for publicity
April 16, 2012
Presidential candidates find in spring celebrations opportunity for publicity
Presidential candidates running in the upcoming election used the Sham al-Nessim celebration as a chance to reach out to Egyptians. …
99 more Egyptian pilgrims return from Jerusalem
April 16, 2012
99 more Egyptian pilgrims return from Jerusalem
Ninety-nine Christian pilgrims returned to Egypt from Jeruslaem on Monday on an Aarsena flight after celebrating Easter. Dozens of Egyptian…