Egypt
Former interior minister gave bonuses to police on trial, Adly
February 13, 2012
Former interior minister gave bonuses to police on trial, Adly
Former Interior Minister Mansour al-Essawy disbursed monthly bonuses to his predecessor Habib al-Adly after the latter was detained, independent daily…
MP requests investigation of Muslim Brotherhood legality
February 13, 2012
MP requests investigation of Muslim Brotherhood legality
A parliament member from the Egyptian Social Democratic Party on Sunday submitted a formal request that the prime minister…
Monday’s papers: FJP calls strike a failure, undecided on coalition government
February 13, 2012
Monday’s papers: FJP calls strike a failure, undecided on coalition government
The parliamentary fact-finding committee’s findings on the Port Said Stadium tragedy dominate today’s front pages, Al-Ahram leading with the headline,…
Iraq and Iran ask for Egyptian investments, fresh relations
February 13, 2012
Iraq and Iran ask for Egyptian investments, fresh relations
Officials from Iraq and Iran on Sunday expressed desires for their countries’ to revive relations with Egypt and capitalize on…
Egypt deports 26 Eritrean undocumented migrants
February 13, 2012
Egypt deports 26 Eritrean undocumented migrants
Cairo International Airport authorities on Monday deported 26 Eritreans arrested last week while attempting to enter Israel through Egypt. German…
Muslim Brotherhood picks members of proposed coalition govt
February 13, 2012
Muslim Brotherhood picks members of proposed coalition govt
The Muslim Brotherhood has picked nominees for a potential coalition government led by Deputy Supreme Guide Khairat al-Shater, a source…
Tribal clashes erupt in Qena, 12 injured
February 12, 2012
Tribal clashes erupt in Qena, 12 injured
Violent clashes erupted between two rival tribes on Sunday in the Upper Egyptian city of Qena. Eyewitnesses said they caused…
Egypt’s army ruler urges good US ties after NGO raids
February 12, 2012
Egypt’s army ruler urges good US ties after NGO raids
Egypt's military ruler stressed the importance of good ties with the United States in a meeting with the government on…