Egypt
Advisory Council threatens to halt meetings if SCAF rejects proposals
February 6, 2012
Advisory Council threatens to halt meetings if SCAF rejects proposals
The military-appointed Advisory Council will suspend its meetings if the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces rejects its recommendations…
Eighth protester dies in downtown Cairo clashes
February 6, 2012
Eighth protester dies in downtown Cairo clashes
An eighth protester died early Monday in clashes between police forces and protesters that erupted in downtown Cairo last week…
Egypt places travel ban on EFG-Hermes chief executive
February 6, 2012
Egypt places travel ban on EFG-Hermes chief executive
Egyptian airport authorities prevented the chief executive of Egypt's investment bank EFG-Hermes from traveling on Sunday after they discovered his…
Arab intellectuals back Arab League boycott of Russia, China
February 6, 2012
Arab intellectuals back Arab League boycott of Russia, China
The Union of Arab Intellectuals has voiced support for Arab calls to impose an economic and cultural boycott of Russia…
Ultras: Heroes, villains or scapegoats?
February 5, 2012
Ultras: Heroes, villains or scapegoats?
Even within the context of the past 13 months, the events of Wednesday’s soccer match confound. Port Said’s home team…
Clashes resume between protesters and security forces in downtown Cairo
February 5, 2012
Clashes resume between protesters and security forces in downtown Cairo
Clashes escalated between protesters and security forces at 11 pm Sunday night. Security forces intensified their use of tear gas,…
Nineteen US citizens sent to trial over ‘illegal’ NGO funding
February 5, 2012
Nineteen US citizens sent to trial over ‘illegal’ NGO funding
Judiciary sources have told Al-Masry Al-Youm that 19 US citizens are among the 43 persons who were referred to Cairo…
FIFA will take steps to reinstate Egypt’s Football Association
February 5, 2012
FIFA will take steps to reinstate Egypt’s Football Association
FIFA will take steps to reinstate Egypt's Football Association (EFA), suspended by Cairo after 74 people died in violence at…