Egypt
Policeman’s lawyer alleges fabricated evidence in protester killings
February 8, 2012
Policeman’s lawyer alleges fabricated evidence in protester killings
The defense lawyer of Mohamed Ibrahim Abdel Moneim, a policeman charged with killing of protesters during the January revolution, accused…
The European Union reiterates call for power transfer
February 8, 2012
The European Union reiterates call for power transfer
The European Union (EU) on Wednesday reiterated calls for an end to military rule and the speedy transition of power…
Egypt holds firm in NGO funding dispute
February 8, 2012
Egypt holds firm in NGO funding dispute
Egypt said on Wednesday it will not be swayed by aid to change course in a probe of foreign-funded pro-democracy…
Anniversary of Mubarak’s ouster is opportunity to support Syria, says Amnesty
February 8, 2012
Anniversary of Mubarak’s ouster is opportunity to support Syria, says Amnesty
Rights watchdog Amnesty International has said that it plans to stage mass rallies in 15 countries on 11 February, the…
Police thwart armed robbery attempt in Sharm el-Sheikh
February 8, 2012
Police thwart armed robbery attempt in Sharm el-Sheikh
Police on Wednesday thwarted an attempted armed robbery at the Credit Agricole Bank in Naama Bay in the Red Sea…
Copts differ about planned campaign for civil disobedience
February 8, 2012
Copts differ about planned campaign for civil disobedience
Coptic organizations disagree about whether to participate in the civil disobedience campaign planned for 11 February to pressure authorities to…
The Brothers: Between the revolutionaries and the junta
February 8, 2012
The Brothers: Between the revolutionaries and the junta
Amid the ongoing political turmoil, the Muslim Brotherhood seeks to walk a fine line between proving its commitment to the…
UK warship passes through Suez Canal under heavy security
February 8, 2012
UK warship passes through Suez Canal under heavy security
HMS Somerset, one of the UK’s 13 type 23 frigates that are the mainstay of the country’s surface fleet, passed…
Jewelers fear robberies, instability amid security failure
February 8, 2012
Jewelers fear robberies, instability amid security failure
Jewelers have been opening their stores for four hours a day since the revolution anniversary on 25 January due to…
Infiltrators provoked officers to kill protesters, ex-official’s lawyer says
February 8, 2012
Infiltrators provoked officers to kill protesters, ex-official’s lawyer says
Cairo Criminal Court on Wednesday heard the defense of Hassan Abdel Rahman, the former head of the now-defunct State Security…