Egypt
New Salafi MPs alter oath in possible sign of what’s to come
January 23, 2012
New Salafi MPs alter oath in possible sign of what’s to come
The inaugural session of Egypt’s first post-Hosni Mubarak People's Assembly kicked off on Monday with ultra-orthodox Islamists insisting on adding…
State TV boosts security ahead of revolution celebrations
January 23, 2012
State TV boosts security ahead of revolution celebrations
State TV building authorities have stepped up security measures ahead of celebrations planned for 25 January to commemorate the first…
Interior minister pledges respect for human rights, rule of law
January 23, 2012
Interior minister pledges respect for human rights, rule of law
Egypt's Interior Minister Mohamed Ibrahim pledged on Monday that police services will work diligently to maintain security and the rule…
Airlines cancel flights to Egypt over concerns of violence
January 23, 2012
Airlines cancel flights to Egypt over concerns of violence
Seven airlines canceled flights to Cairo on Monday out of fear that violence will take place during celebrations for the…
Monday’s papers: Defense lawyer says Mubarak still rules Egypt
January 23, 2012
Monday’s papers: Defense lawyer says Mubarak still rules Egypt
Egypt’s papers led this morning with stories about top defense lawyer Farid al-Deeb's proclamation that Hosni Mubarak is still technically…
Top defense lawyer to make case for ex-interior minister
January 23, 2012
Top defense lawyer to make case for ex-interior minister
Cairo Criminal Court will hear the defense team's arguments for Egypt's former interior minister on Monday in the ongoing trial…
Egypt’s new People’s Assembly swears in today, but powers are dubious
January 23, 2012
Egypt’s new People’s Assembly swears in today, but powers are dubious
Egypt’s first post-Hosni Mubarak People's Assembly will hold its first session today amid skepticism over the level of autonomy the…
A year of revolution: Lessons learned
January 22, 2012
A year of revolution: Lessons learned
On 11 February 2011, jubilation broke out in Tahrir Square after Vice President Omar Suleiman announced a victory for the…
Military discusses raid on nuclear plant construction site
January 22, 2012
Military discusses raid on nuclear plant construction site
The northern command military leadership has met with officials from the Dabaa nuclear site to discuss local residents’ raid on…