Egypt
Two dead, 19 injured in Sohag fights over bread and gas
April 4, 2012
Two dead, 19 injured in Sohag fights over bread and gas
Two people were killed and 19 were hurt with gunshot wounds and other injuries in Sohag Governorate after two separate…
James Murdoch quits as BSkyB chairman
April 4, 2012
James Murdoch quits as BSkyB chairman
LONDON — James Murdoch resigned as chairman of pay-TV giant BSkyB Tuesday, saying he did not want to become a…
Caretaker pope demands more Coptic representation on constitutional panel
April 4, 2012
Caretaker pope demands more Coptic representation on constitutional panel
The acting head of the Egyptian Coptic Orthodox Church has called for better representation for Copts on the panel that…
Update: Awa submits candidacy registration, says Shater will split Islamist vote
April 4, 2012
Update: Awa submits candidacy registration, says Shater will split Islamist vote
Islamist presidential hopeful Mohamed Selim al-Awa submitted his presidential candidacy papers to the Presidential Elections Commission on Wednesday afternoon, with…
Nubians boycott meeting with prime minister
April 4, 2012
Nubians boycott meeting with prime minister
Nubian coalitions refused to participate in a meeting scheduled for Tuesday with Prime Minister Kamal al-Ganzouri to discuss a draft…
Shater: Application of Islamic law is ultimate goal
April 4, 2012
Shater: Application of Islamic law is ultimate goal
Muslim Brotherhood presidential nominee Khairat al-Shater said Tuesday that the application of Sharia is his ultimate goal. “I will rely…
Businessman returns to Egypt for bankruptcy retrial
April 4, 2012
Businessman returns to Egypt for bankruptcy retrial
Cairo airport authorities on Wednesday handed over businessman Amr al-Nasharty, who was in partnership with UK-based retailer Sainsbury's, to the…
Wednesday’s papers: Presidential race ‘lights up’
April 4, 2012
Wednesday’s papers: Presidential race ‘lights up’
Independent newspaper Al-Shorouk quotes this morning sources from the Muslim Brotherhood stating that its presidential candidate, Khairat al-Shater, voted in…
Military detains priest charged in Maspero clashes despite travel ban lift
April 4, 2012
Military detains priest charged in Maspero clashes despite travel ban lift
Cairo International Airport security authorities prevented a priest from traveling Wednesday despite a March court ruling that lifted the travel…
Sufi leaders to pick presidential favorite
April 4, 2012
Sufi leaders to pick presidential favorite
Sufi leaders will convene Saturday to set standards for the selection a presidential candidate they will endorse, Sheikh Mohamed Alaa…