Egypt
Protests in Ismailia, Suez demand military cede power to civilians
January 31, 2012
Protests in Ismailia, Suez demand military cede power to civilians
Hundreds staged protest rallies in Ismailia and Suez governorates on Tuesday to demand a speedy handover of power to civilians.…
Building collapses in Damietta, kills 6 and injures 28
January 31, 2012
Building collapses in Damietta, kills 6 and injures 28
A building in the center of Damietta collapsed on Tuesday evening, killing six people and injuring 28 others. Ambulances rushed…
Interior minister defends Emergency Law in Parliament
January 31, 2012
Interior minister defends Emergency Law in Parliament
Interior Minister Mohamed Ibrahim on Tuesday defended Emergency Law and demanded its use for crimes related to drugs and thuggery.…
MP submits interpellation on Mubarak-transport costs
January 31, 2012
MP submits interpellation on Mubarak-transport costs
An MP from the Free Egyptians Party on Tuesday submitted an interpellation to Prime Minister Kamal al-Ganzouri regarding the costs…
MPs accuse parliament speaker of favoring Islamist blocs
January 31, 2012
MPs accuse parliament speaker of favoring Islamist blocs
On Tuesday, 15 MPs walked out of a parliamentary session in protest against speaker Saad al-Katatny. They said he favors…
Workers hold Luxor governor hostage to demand better wages
January 31, 2012
Workers hold Luxor governor hostage to demand better wages
Hundreds of Luxor Cleaning Authority workers have held Luxor’s governor hostage in his office to demand better wages. The workers…
In Cairo, third major armed robbery in under two days
January 31, 2012
In Cairo, third major armed robbery in under two days
In the third armed robbery to strike Cairo in less than two days, thieves robbed a post office and managed…
The story of one activist’s unjust imprisonment
January 31, 2012
The story of one activist’s unjust imprisonment
Five days after activist Ahmed Doma suddenly disappeared, his family and lawyers finally managed to contact him Tuesday morning in…
Tempers flare as Brotherhood blocks protests
January 31, 2012
Tempers flare as Brotherhood blocks protests
Muslim Brotherhood members prevented hundreds of protesters from reaching the Parliament building in downtown Cairo on Tuesday as part of…
Ganzouri: Martyrs’ families and the injured are top priority
January 31, 2012
Ganzouri: Martyrs’ families and the injured are top priority
Caring for martyrs’ families and the injured is the government’s main priority, said Prime Minister Kamal al-Ganzouri. Ganzouri noted employment…