Egypt
Islamists, secularists set to clash over who pens constitution
February 23, 2012
Islamists, secularists set to clash over who pens constitution
After nearly three months of a fierce parliamentary race, a new conflict may flare up soon between the Islamist majority…
Soldiers referred to forensics to determine extent of Maspero injuries
February 23, 2012
Soldiers referred to forensics to determine extent of Maspero injuries
Tharwat Hamad, who was ordered by the justice minister to investigate the violence that broke out last October in front…
Two more members resign from Advisory Council
February 23, 2012
Two more members resign from Advisory Council
Former head of the Democratic Front Party, Osama al-Ghazaly Harb, and journalist Sekina Fouad said they submitted their resignations from…
Parliament Review: Donkeys, radioactive material and porn
February 23, 2012
Parliament Review: Donkeys, radioactive material and porn
Parliamentary sessions this week were predominantly occupied with a war of semantics, with feuds erupting over insults and apologies for…
Eyewitnesses testify in case of protesters killed on 28 January 2011
February 23, 2012
Eyewitnesses testify in case of protesters killed on 28 January 2011
The Cairo Criminal Court on Thursday heard the Amiriya police station case, in which four police officers are accused of…
Aviation Ministry borrows US$318 mln to renovate Sharm el-Sheikh Airport
February 23, 2012
Aviation Ministry borrows US$318 mln to renovate Sharm el-Sheikh Airport
Civil Aviation Minister Hussein Massoud has said that the African Development Bank approved a loan of US$318 million to the…
Washington seeks to resolve NGO funding issue before trial
February 23, 2012
Washington seeks to resolve NGO funding issue before trial
The US State Department said on Wednesday that Washington is trying to find a quick solution for Americans who have…
Protesters accuse ONTV of inciting against military
February 23, 2012
Protesters accuse ONTV of inciting against military
Dozens of activists organized a protest on Thursday outside the administrative headquarters of the privately-owned ONTV channel in Zamalek to…
Doctors Syndicate demands quick release of 6 doctors detained in Saudi Arabia
February 23, 2012
Doctors Syndicate demands quick release of 6 doctors detained in Saudi Arabia
The Doctors Syndicate decries the detention of Egyptian doctors in Saudi Arabia, Dr. Abdullah al-Karboni of the syndicate’s freedom committee…
Brotherhood Guidance Bureau to discuss presidential endorsement
February 23, 2012
Brotherhood Guidance Bureau to discuss presidential endorsement
Helmy al-Gazzar, a member of the Freedom and Justice Party’s executive committee and the Muslim Brotherhood's Guidance Bureau, has said…