Egypt
April 6 movement accuses police of torturing detainees
January 4, 2012
April 6 movement accuses police of torturing detainees
An Egyptian activist group on Wednesday accused police officers of torturing four of its members after arresting them Tuesday. The…
Israeli Foreign Ministry denies opening dialogue with Egypt’s Islamists
January 4, 2012
Israeli Foreign Ministry denies opening dialogue with Egypt’s Islamists
The Israeli Foreign Ministry denied news that it has allowed its ambassador in Cairo, Yaakov Amitai, to enter into a…
Muslim Brotherhood will work with rivals, says leader
January 4, 2012
Muslim Brotherhood will work with rivals, says leader
The Islamist Muslim Brotherhood was edging toward a dominant role in Egypt's first free parliament in decades on Wednesday, but…
Fears for tourism as Egypt Islamists verge on victory
January 4, 2012
Fears for tourism as Egypt Islamists verge on victory
SHARM EL-SHEIKH — On a barren hill in Sharm el-Sheikh, not far from the famous beach resorts with their bikini-clad…
Mubarak trial resumes after historic statements by prosecution
January 4, 2012
Mubarak trial resumes after historic statements by prosecution
The trial of Hosni Mubarak resumed Wednesday after the former president's arrival, which was delayed because of foggy weather that…
The battle for Maspero
January 4, 2012
The battle for Maspero
As 2011 comes to an end, Egypt’s state media continues to act as the ruling regime’s mouthpiece, despite calls for…
Mubarak trial resumes
January 4, 2012
Mubarak trial resumes
Low turnout on second day of final People’s Assembly voting phase
January 4, 2012
Low turnout on second day of final People’s Assembly voting phase
Voting resumed Wednesday for the second day in the third and final round of elections in Qalyubiya, Gharbiya, Daqahlia, North…
Tribal loyalties and low turnout in North Sinai vote
January 4, 2012
Tribal loyalties and low turnout in North Sinai vote
ARISH — Political party workers in North Sinai Governorate have reported various irregularities on the first day of the final…