Egypt
Tantawi meets with MPs prior to being questioned in Parliament
February 14, 2012
Tantawi meets with MPs prior to being questioned in Parliament
Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi, head of the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces on Tuesday met with People’s Assembly…
Defense lawyer for former Cairo security chief blames CSF for protester deaths
February 14, 2012
Defense lawyer for former Cairo security chief blames CSF for protester deaths
The defense team for Cairo’s former security director, Ismail al-Shaer, wrapped up their argument on Tuesday in the Cairo Criminal…
US general urges Egypt to resolve dispute with US
February 14, 2012
US general urges Egypt to resolve dispute with US
The top US military leader said Tuesday that he pleaded with Egypt's ruling generals to resolve the crisis with Washington…
Interior minister testifies before Parliament on Port Said violence
February 14, 2012
Interior minister testifies before Parliament on Port Said violence
A parliamentary committee on Tuesday heard the testimony of Interior Minister Mohamed Ibrahim on the violence that erupted after a…
Rights delegation criticizes human rights situation, NGO raids in Egypt
February 14, 2012
Rights delegation criticizes human rights situation, NGO raids in Egypt
A delegation from the Euro-Mediterranean Network for Human Rights on Tuesday criticized human rights conditions in Egypt, as well as…
Shafiq hints he has Tantawi’s approval for presidential run
February 14, 2012
Shafiq hints he has Tantawi’s approval for presidential run
Egyptian presidential hopeful Ahmed Shafiq on Tuesday hinted that he has obtained the support of Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi, head…
Hackers attack American tear gas company that exports to Egypt
February 14, 2012
Hackers attack American tear gas company that exports to Egypt
LONDON — A US security company whose tear gas has been used against Egyptian demonstrators has become the latest victim…
Moussa: I am the ‘people’s candidate’ for president
February 14, 2012
Moussa: I am the ‘people’s candidate’ for president
Amr Moussa declared on Tuesday that he was the "people's candidate" for president and that he does not believe the…
Govt proposes private sector partnerships to implement public works projects
February 14, 2012
Govt proposes private sector partnerships to implement public works projects
The Egyptian government has proposed sanitary drainage and infrastructure projects to be implemented through partnerships with the private sector. The…
Australian tells of torture in nearby prison cells
February 14, 2012
Australian tells of torture in nearby prison cells
An Australian journalist who was held in Egypt on suspicion of paying Egyptians to stage protests against the authorities Tuesday…