Egypt
FJP rejects reformation of National Council for Women
February 12, 2012
FJP rejects reformation of National Council for Women
The Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) has rejected a newly issued law which restructured the semi-official National Council for Women…
UN consultant shot dead in Cairo
February 12, 2012
UN consultant shot dead in Cairo
A United Nations freelance consultant was fatally shot in the head while driving through an upscale Cairo neighborhood on Sunday,…
Boycott them: Activists raise awareness about military’s economic empire
February 12, 2012
Boycott them: Activists raise awareness about military’s economic empire
As part of a larger campaign to demand that the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces relinquish power to…
Ultras Ahlawy demand Interior Ministry purge
February 12, 2012
Ultras Ahlawy demand Interior Ministry purge
Hardcore supporters of the Ahly football team, the Ultras Ahlawy, on Sunday accused the police of collusion in the Port…
Prominent Salafi preacher urges rejection of US aid
February 12, 2012
Prominent Salafi preacher urges rejection of US aid
Prominent Salafi preacher Mohamed Hassan has launched an initiative to do away with US military and economic aid in order…
Confederation of African Football gives US$150,000 to Port Said victims’ families
February 12, 2012
Confederation of African Football gives US$150,000 to Port Said victims’ families
The Confederation of African Football says it will give US$150,000 to families of the victims of violence at a football…
SCAF letter lauds low participation in civil disobedience
February 12, 2012
SCAF letter lauds low participation in civil disobedience
The ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces on Sunday paid tribute to the Egyptian people for not participating in…
Intelligence services attacked for revealing plots, says Brotherhood MP
February 12, 2012
Intelligence services attacked for revealing plots, says Brotherhood MP
MP Farid Ismail, secretary of Parliament’s Defense and National Security Committee, has praised Egyptian intelligence services for confronting plots against…
We inherited carcinogenic wheat from regime we’re trying to topple, says minister
February 12, 2012
We inherited carcinogenic wheat from regime we’re trying to topple, says minister
“We have inherited carcinogenic wheat from the regime that we’re still trying to topple,” Minister of Supply and Social Affairs…
Rights group: ‘Reconciliation’ works against Copts in Alexandria village
February 12, 2012
Rights group: ‘Reconciliation’ works against Copts in Alexandria village
In a continuation of the policy implemented under the Mubarak regime, victims of sectarian violence are still being forced to…