Egypt
Identity of Islamist militant arrested at Cairo airport in question
February 29, 2012
Identity of Islamist militant arrested at Cairo airport in question
Egyptian security officials said a man they arrested at Cairo airport on Tuesday believing him to be a senior Al-Qaeda…
Siwa oasis fire extinguished, authorities say
February 29, 2012
Siwa oasis fire extinguished, authorities say
A fire that broke out in Siwa area farms Tuesday has been completely extinguished, Egypt’s western regional military commander said…
Sand storms and rain expected as bad weather continues
February 29, 2012
Sand storms and rain expected as bad weather continues
Bad weather in Egypt will continue for the next 72 hours, the Egyptian Meteorological Authority said Wednesday. Sand storms will…
Campaign against Mubarak-era figures takes on presidential hopefuls
February 29, 2012
Campaign against Mubarak-era figures takes on presidential hopefuls
A campaign against political figures linked to former President Hosni Mubarak's regime has announced it will resume its activities to…
FM to visit Beijing amid anger over China’s support for Syrian regime
February 29, 2012
FM to visit Beijing amid anger over China’s support for Syrian regime
Egyptian Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr on Tuesday emphasized the need to resolve the Syrian crisis quickly to protect civilian…
Three assassination attempts reported in a week
February 29, 2012
Three assassination attempts reported in a week
A masked group of people attempted to assassinate an MP from the Salafi-oriented Nour Party while he was traveling Tuesday…
Wednesday’s papers: Promises, pledges and vows
February 29, 2012
Wednesday’s papers: Promises, pledges and vows
Despite what might be perceived as escalating warning signs to the contrary, the upcoming presidential elections will be the “very…
Nour Party slams members’ objection to disciplinary measure against MP
February 29, 2012
Nour Party slams members’ objection to disciplinary measure against MP
The Salafi Nour Party criticized on Tuesday its People’s Assembly representatives who congratulated independent MP Mostafa Bakry for evading disciplinary…
April 6 Youth Movement launches campaign to clear image
February 29, 2012
April 6 Youth Movement launches campaign to clear image
The April 6 Youth Movement on Wednesday announced its launch of a media campaign titled “I’m an April 6 Youth…
TV journalist contemplates presidential bid
February 29, 2012
TV journalist contemplates presidential bid
Journalist Ahmed al-Meslemany of the Dream satellite channel's Al-Tabaa al-Oula show is contemplating a presidential bid. Meslemany said he may…