Egypt
Two defendants confess to shooting at protesters in Suez
February 9, 2012
Two defendants confess to shooting at protesters in Suez
Two defendants charged with involvement in the clashes that erupted outside the Suez Security Directorate last Thursday confessed to shooting…
Brotherhood sends mixed signals about appointing new cabinet
February 9, 2012
Brotherhood sends mixed signals about appointing new cabinet
A lawmaker representing the Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) said on Thursday that his party had not decided…
Central Bank clears Mubarak of seizing US$9 bln in grants
February 9, 2012
Central Bank clears Mubarak of seizing US$9 bln in grants
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) cleared former President Mubarak of allegations he seized US$9 billion in grants from the…
Spanish prosecutors support Hussein Salem’s extradition to Egypt
February 9, 2012
Spanish prosecutors support Hussein Salem’s extradition to Egypt
The International Court in Madrid on Thursday began considering Egypt's request for the extradition of Hussein Salem, an Egyptian businessman…
When NGOs drop ‘non’ from the name
February 9, 2012
When NGOs drop ‘non’ from the name
While many perceive current investigations into unregistered NGOs as a quest by the government to dominate civil society, criticism of…
Defense for former State Security head urges acquittal
February 9, 2012
Defense for former State Security head urges acquittal
Mohamed Hesham, member of the defense team of Hassan Abdel Rahman, former head of the now-disbanded State Security Investigation Services,…
Jama’a al-Islamiya, Islamists attack calls for civil disobedience
February 9, 2012
Jama’a al-Islamiya, Islamists attack calls for civil disobedience
Jama’a al-Islamiya and a number of prominent Islamist figures on Thursday sharply attacked calls for civil disobedience to take place…
Palestinian president in Cairo for talks over reconciliation pact
February 9, 2012
Palestinian president in Cairo for talks over reconciliation pact
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will arrive in Cairo Saturday for talks with Egyptian officials concerning the Palestinian reconciliation pact signed…
Parliamentary subcommittees wield limited powers
February 9, 2012
Parliamentary subcommittees wield limited powers
Attempting to manage the fallout of the Port Said football violence, the People’s Assembly national security and defense committee developed…
Health Ministry asserts Port Said death toll 71
February 9, 2012
Health Ministry asserts Port Said death toll 71
The number of people killed in clashes at Port Said Stadium last week is not more than 71, the Health…