Egypt
Prosecution’s case in Mubarak trial to conclude
January 5, 2012
Prosecution’s case in Mubarak trial to conclude
The “historic” prosecution's case in the trial of former President Hosni Mubarak is set to conclude Thursday. Mubarak, former Interior…
On anniversary of church bombing, Copts reflect on struggles
January 5, 2012
On anniversary of church bombing, Copts reflect on struggles
ALEXANDRIA ― The Qedeseen Church complex was filled with noisy activity last Friday. A sonorously intoned prayer floated out of…
Presidential hopeful: Egypt needs ruler with military background
January 5, 2012
Presidential hopeful: Egypt needs ruler with military background
"The people need a ruler with a military background," said former deputy chief of General Intelligence Services Hossam Khairallah on…
Liberal party lists swap fortunes in Mansoura
January 5, 2012
Liberal party lists swap fortunes in Mansoura
As in the rest of the country, Islamist parties are expected to dominate the third and final round of parliamentary…
FJP leads in unofficial count of parliamentary elections’ third round
January 5, 2012
FJP leads in unofficial count of parliamentary elections’ third round
The Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) is leading the polls in the third and final round of elections…
Government approves amendments to Presidential Elections Law
January 4, 2012
Government approves amendments to Presidential Elections Law
The government on Wednesday approved amendments to the Presidential Elections Law. The amendments were proposed by the Advisory Council and…
The Arabs and West did not meet their promises for aid, says PM
January 4, 2012
The Arabs and West did not meet their promises for aid, says PM
The West and Arab states have not fulfilled their promises of aid to Egypt, lamented Prime Minister Kamal al-Ganzouri in…
In Egypt’s forensic medicine authority, a revolution
January 4, 2012
In Egypt’s forensic medicine authority, a revolution
Thursday afternoon is typically a slow time in most government offices. But these days, there aren’t any slow times for…
April 6 detainee released, 3 others still held for ‘defaming’ military
January 4, 2012
April 6 detainee released, 3 others still held for ‘defaming’ military
The South Cairo Prosecution on Wednesday released April 6 Youth Movement member Hassan Hafez, who was arrested with three other…
Lawsuit demands dissolution of National Council for Woman
January 4, 2012
Lawsuit demands dissolution of National Council for Woman
A lawsuit demanding the dissolution of the National Council for Woman (NCW) has been filed against the ruling Supreme Council…