Egypt
Witnesses implicate prominent activist in Shafiq headquarters fire
May 29, 2012
Witnesses implicate prominent activist in Shafiq headquarters fire
Eyewitnesses on Tuesday told prosecution services in Dokki, Cairo, that activist and blogger Alaa Abd El Fattah had been present…
Imprisoned ex-security chief in poor health
May 29, 2012
Imprisoned ex-security chief in poor health
Former Cairo Security Chief Ismail al-Shaer suffered from a rapid heartbeat and high blood pressure while being kept in Tora…
Fatah, Hamas in second Cairo reconciliation talks
May 29, 2012
Fatah, Hamas in second Cairo reconciliation talks
Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas met in Cairo on Tuesday to discuss how to implement the reconciliation agreement signed last…
Free Egyptians Party warns against ‘new fascist rule’
May 29, 2012
Free Egyptians Party warns against ‘new fascist rule’
The Free Egyptians Party on Tuesday said the results of the first round of the presidential poll does not achieve…
Tuesday’s papers: Shafiq and Morsy chase support, newspapers show affiliation
May 29, 2012
Tuesday’s papers: Shafiq and Morsy chase support, newspapers show affiliation
On 29 May, Egypt’s papers focus on their coverage on three election-related developments: the Presidential Elections Commission’s announcement of the…
FM says he aimed at restoring relations with all Arabs
May 29, 2012
FM says he aimed at restoring relations with all Arabs
Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr said having normal relational with all Arab countries was among his priorities when he came…
Court postpones lawsuit demanding Brotherhood freeze
May 29, 2012
Court postpones lawsuit demanding Brotherhood freeze
The State Council Administrative Court on Tuesday decided to postpone a lawsuit that demands the Muslim Brotherhood’s activities be frozen…
Egyptian lawyer detained in Saudi Arabia denies drug charges
May 29, 2012
Egyptian lawyer detained in Saudi Arabia denies drug charges
Egyptian lawyer Ahmed al-Gizawy, currently detained in Saudi Arabia on charges of drug smuggling, has denied the charges and said…
France, Britain, Germany expel Syrian diplomats
May 29, 2012
France, Britain, Germany expel Syrian diplomats
France says it is expelling the Syrian ambassador to increase pressure on Damascus amid mounting violence by government forces against…
Update: Shafiq supporters inspect burnt office, prosecutors question 10
May 29, 2012
Update: Shafiq supporters inspect burnt office, prosecutors question 10
A large numbers of Shafiq supporters came from Cairo and other governorates to inspect his campaign headquarters and check on…