Egypt
Beyond the walls of the church
April 1, 2012
Beyond the walls of the church
Beds, drips and blankets are neatly stored away on one side of Qasr al-Dobara Church’s courtyard, just in case. During…
What lies behind the Brotherhood’s nomination of Shater
April 1, 2012
What lies behind the Brotherhood’s nomination of Shater
Amid the ongoing stand-off with Egypt's ruling generals, the Muslim Brotherhood announced on Saturday evening that it will field its…
Activists get 3 years in prison for trying to storm attorney general’s office
April 1, 2012
Activists get 3 years in prison for trying to storm attorney general’s office
The Azbakiya Misdemeanor Court on Sunday sentenced three political activists to three years in prison for trying to storm the…
Egyptian Embassy in Damascus releases Egyptians, warns of dangers
April 1, 2012
Egyptian Embassy in Damascus releases Egyptians, warns of dangers
The Egyptian Embassy in Damascus on Sunday succeeded in releasing 29 Egyptians who had been arrested in Syria for illegal…
Abu Ismail’s mother entered Egypt in 2009 on a US passport, say sources
April 1, 2012
Abu Ismail’s mother entered Egypt in 2009 on a US passport, say sources
Presidential candidate Hazem Salah Abu Ismail's mother entered Egypt on an American passport in August 2009, according to a report…
Sources: Military receiving many requests for Tantawi presidential run
April 1, 2012
Sources: Military receiving many requests for Tantawi presidential run
Various public figures and political forces are calling on Egypt’s ruling military council to nominate its head, Field Marshal Hussein…
Clinton doesn’t comment on Shater nomination, says US will hold Egypt politicians ‘accountable’
April 1, 2012
Clinton doesn’t comment on Shater nomination, says US will hold Egypt politicians ‘accountable’
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has declined to comment on the decision by Egypt's biggest political force, the Muslim…
Shater nomination a power grab by businessmen, says presidential hopeful
April 1, 2012
Shater nomination a power grab by businessmen, says presidential hopeful
The Muslim Brotherhood’s nomination of Khairat al-Shater for president is an attempt by businessmen to control power, as was the…
Local councils provide basic services, and hope for revolutionaries
April 1, 2012
Local councils provide basic services, and hope for revolutionaries
Most of Egypt’s political attention is focused on the coming presidential election and the battle over who will write the…
Interior Ministry: No quota for Brotherhood students at Police Academy
April 1, 2012
Interior Ministry: No quota for Brotherhood students at Police Academy
The Police Academy will not set quotas for Muslim Brotherhood students applying, said the academy head, in response to rumors…