Egypt
Court to rule in Mubarak trial on 2 June, but defendants can appeal
February 22, 2012
Court to rule in Mubarak trial on 2 June, but defendants can appeal
The Mubarak trial was supposed to be a historic moment when a dictator was brought to justice by his long-suffering…
Our presidential candidate is a surprise, says Brotherhood
February 22, 2012
Our presidential candidate is a surprise, says Brotherhood
Muslim Brotherhood sources have said the group would not announce who it is backing for president until after the period…
Anti-Military group: Govt official requests funds from state employees
February 22, 2012
Anti-Military group: Govt official requests funds from state employees
The Facebook page of the Kazeboon (Liars) Campaign, which targets the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces and seeks to…
Salafi party calls for expats, Copts and Nubians to be represented in constituent assembly
February 22, 2012
Salafi party calls for expats, Copts and Nubians to be represented in constituent assembly
Emad Abdel Ghafour, president of the Salafi Nour Party, said Wednesday that the constituent assembly of 100 people that would…
Abu Ismail rejects ‘consensus’ presidential candidate
February 22, 2012
Abu Ismail rejects ‘consensus’ presidential candidate
Presidential hopeful Hazem Abu Ismail has rejected a proposal to field a “consensus” candidate who would be approved by the…
Tunisia, Egypt Islamists signal bigger religion role
February 22, 2012
Tunisia, Egypt Islamists signal bigger religion role
After months of reassuring secularist critics, Islamist politicians in Tunisia and Egypt have begun to lay down markers about how…
Washington still in intensive talks with Cairo over NGO issue
February 22, 2012
Washington still in intensive talks with Cairo over NGO issue
The United States is engaged in intensive discussions with Egyptian officials concerning the case of pro-democracy groups, as well as…
Intelligence chief discusses latest Palestinian developments with Abbas
February 22, 2012
Intelligence chief discusses latest Palestinian developments with Abbas
Intelligence chief Mourad Mowafy met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Wednesday in Cairo and discussed efforts to implement the reconciliation…
Interior minister: Police back to maintaining security
February 22, 2012
Interior minister: Police back to maintaining security
The police force has restored its power when it comes to maintaining security, said Interior Minister Mohamed Ibrahim while presenting…
Security forces thwart smuggling of 18 million Tramadol tablets in Suez
February 22, 2012
Security forces thwart smuggling of 18 million Tramadol tablets in Suez
The Ain Sokhna Port police force in Suez, in cooperation with the Customs Department, successfully thwarted the attempted smuggling of…