Egypt
Fatah and Hamas to meet in Cairo on Sunday
August 2, 2011
Fatah and Hamas to meet in Cairo on Sunday
Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas will meet in Cairo on Sunday to discuss ways to implement a reconciliation pact…
Al-Azhar rejects creation of US envoy for Middle East minority affairs
August 2, 2011
Al-Azhar rejects creation of US envoy for Middle East minority affairs
Al-Azhar rejects US legislation that created a special envoy for Middle East minority affairs, it said on Tuesday. In a…
Rights organization calls for immediate release of Tahrir detainees
August 2, 2011
Rights organization calls for immediate release of Tahrir detainees
A human rights organization on Tuesday demanded the immediate release of protesters detained Monday after military and police dispersed the…
North Sinai governor: Al-Qaeda has no presence in Sinai
August 2, 2011
North Sinai governor: Al-Qaeda has no presence in Sinai
An Egyptian official on Tuesday denied the presence of Al-Qaeda in Sinai. Several news reports on Monday published what they…
After show of force, Islamists debate role of religion in politics
August 2, 2011
After show of force, Islamists debate role of religion in politics
In an unprecedented showing, tens of thousands of Islamists rallied in Tahrir Square last weekend to affirm their commitment to…
Military official: 111 ‘thugs’ arrested during Tahrir clearing
August 2, 2011
Military official: 111 ‘thugs’ arrested during Tahrir clearing
Security and military forces arrested 111 people during the dispersal of the Tahrir Square sit-in on Monday, an Egyptian military…
Tuesday’s papers: Military disperses Tahrir sit-in and Mubarak to stand trial
August 2, 2011
Tuesday’s papers: Military disperses Tahrir sit-in and Mubarak to stand trial
The story dominating almost all of today’s newspapers is the forcible clearance of the Tahrir Square sit-in by the military.…
Salafi group denies link to Arish assault
August 2, 2011
Salafi group denies link to Arish assault
The Salafi Group in North Sinai has denied any connection to the recent attacks in Arish that left five…
164 Egyptians return from Libya, escaping turmoil
August 2, 2011
164 Egyptians return from Libya, escaping turmoil
Two Tunisian planes arrived in Cairo Tuesday morning, carrying 164 Egyptians who had fled turmoil in Libya to Tunisia.
Man accuses police officers of forcing him to withdraw lawsuit
August 2, 2011
Man accuses police officers of forcing him to withdraw lawsuit
A man injured during the January uprising has accused three policemen - including a captain - of forcing him to…