Egypt
Tuesday’s papers: Parliamentary shenanigans, and the revolution continues
January 24, 2012
Tuesday’s papers: Parliamentary shenanigans, and the revolution continues
The newly elected post-revolution People's Assembly convened yesterday for an incredibly long-winded and sometimes farcical inaugural session. What was supposed…
Former TV official: Mubarak completely detached during 25 Jan uprising
January 24, 2012
Former TV official: Mubarak completely detached during 25 Jan uprising
Former President Hosni Mubarak was totally isolated from reality in his presidential palace during the January 2011 uprising that forced…
Parliament session kicks off with discussion of martyrs
January 24, 2012
Parliament session kicks off with discussion of martyrs
The People’s Assembly on Tuesday began its session by discussing how the government should respond to the demands of the…
Mubarak’s lawyer denies reports of fleeing Egypt
January 24, 2012
Mubarak’s lawyer denies reports of fleeing Egypt
The lawyer of ousted President Hosni Mubarak has denied reports that he fled Egypt and shut down his law firm.…
Thank-you telegram to Tantawi stirs up People’s Assembly spat
January 24, 2012
Thank-you telegram to Tantawi stirs up People’s Assembly spat
Members of the People's Assembly had another argument in a late Monday afternoon session after newly elected Speaker Saad al-Katatny…
Saudi prince: Saudi Arabia would never support Egypt’s Salafis
January 23, 2012
Saudi prince: Saudi Arabia would never support Egypt’s Salafis
The gulf state would never support the Salafis in Egypt, a prominent half-brother of Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah said on…
The revolution’s anniversary: A day for protest or celebration?
January 23, 2012
The revolution’s anniversary: A day for protest or celebration?
Between the ruling military council that decreed 25 January a national holiday and activists who dubbed the week preceding it…
Amr Moussa: If president, I’ll abolish Emergency Law immediately
January 23, 2012
Amr Moussa: If president, I’ll abolish Emergency Law immediately
At a rally in Cairo’s Matareya Square on Sunday, presidential candidate Amr Moussa, who was warmly welcomed there, vowed to…
Grand mufti: Parliament should decide about Sharia law
January 23, 2012
Grand mufti: Parliament should decide about Sharia law
Parliament should be allowed to institute Islamic Sharia law, Grand Mufti Ali Gomaa said at a meeting with youth groups…
Shafiq: Tantawi to hold higher position if I’m president
January 23, 2012
Shafiq: Tantawi to hold higher position if I’m president
If elected president, Shafiq will promote Egypt’s de facto leader Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi to a higher military post than…