Egypt
Microbus drivers block Giza road after killing of colleague
January 31, 2012
Microbus drivers block Giza road after killing of colleague
Security forces on Monday dispersed crowds of drivers who had blocked a major street in Giza after the killing of…
Groups press SCAF to leave, but how?
January 31, 2012
Groups press SCAF to leave, but how?
As the curtains seem to draw on the resurgent street demonstrations marking the anniversary of the beginning of the 25…
White House adopts moderate tone against Egypt
January 30, 2012
White House adopts moderate tone against Egypt
The White House says it's concerned and disappointed about the situation in Egypt, where a handful of US citizens who…
Advisory Council mulls speeding up presidential vote
January 30, 2012
Advisory Council mulls speeding up presidential vote
A civilian council that advises Egypt's ruling army will consider a proposal to hold a presidential election earlier than a…
Brotherhood would cancel Camp David Agreement, says Hezbollah official
January 30, 2012
Brotherhood would cancel Camp David Agreement, says Hezbollah official
Tehran — Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood will eventually cancel the Camp David Agreement, despite the group’s announcement that it respects international…
US urges Egypt to lift travel ban on Americans
January 30, 2012
US urges Egypt to lift travel ban on Americans
US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta urged Egypt's military ruler Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi to lift a travel ban on Americans…
Villagers kill ‘ex-convicts’ and hang them from lamppost
January 30, 2012
Villagers kill ‘ex-convicts’ and hang them from lamppost
Residents of the Hariet Rezna village in Sharqiya Governorate killed two “dangerous outlaws” on Monday before hanging them from a…
Conflicting reports about Pope Shenouda’s health
January 30, 2012
Conflicting reports about Pope Shenouda’s health
Conflicting reports have surfaced regarding the health of Pope Shenouda III, who is 89 years old. Some Church sources say…
Al-Azhar battles on several fronts
January 30, 2012
Al-Azhar battles on several fronts
In March 2010, Ahmed al-Tayyeb, holder of a PhD in philosophy from France's prestigious Sorbonne University, was appointed Grand Imam…
Rights group urges Parliament to end state of emergency
January 30, 2012
Rights group urges Parliament to end state of emergency
The Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights on Monday sent a letter to heads of political parties in Parliament, as well…