Egypt
Unexpected would-be presidents emerge as official race approaches
February 29, 2012
Unexpected would-be presidents emerge as official race approaches
Hoping to shepherd Egypt through its democratic transition, more would-be presidential candidates are announcing their qualifications and unofficial campaigns. A…
Reconcilliation committee ends tribal dispute in Sohag
February 29, 2012
Reconcilliation committee ends tribal dispute in Sohag
Sohag Governorate’s reconciliation committee, presided over by Abul Magd Ahmed, President of Qena Criminal Court, negotiated the return of hostages…
Incoming flights increase by 20% in February
February 29, 2012
Incoming flights increase by 20% in February
The number of incoming flights and passengers at local airports increased by 20 percent in February compared to January, Egyptian…
Syrian Brothers everywhere but Syria
February 29, 2012
Syrian Brothers everywhere but Syria
As the regime-toppling revolutions in the Arab world move into their second spring, identifying a unified opposition front for the…
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…