Egypt
Sudan, Egypt abductions highlight risks to Chinese
February 1, 2012
Sudan, Egypt abductions highlight risks to Chinese
A group of Chinese workers was freed Wednesday, a day after being taken hostage in Egypt, while another group of…
SCAF dismisses spokesperson over military image after Maspero, source says
February 1, 2012
SCAF dismisses spokesperson over military image after Maspero, source says
Egypt's military leaders dismissed their media spokesperson over the aftermath of the Maspero violence last year, among other reasons, a…
Chinese workers kidnapped in Egypt freed
February 1, 2012
Chinese workers kidnapped in Egypt freed
Twenty-five Chinese workers kidnapped in Egypt were freed Wednesday, a day after they were taken hostage by Bedouin tribesmen, Xinhua…
Original owners try to violently reclaim NDP building in Assiut
January 31, 2012
Original owners try to violently reclaim NDP building in Assiut
A throng of armed men stormed the headquarters of the defunct National Democratic Party building in downtown Assiut and occupied…
Protests in Ismailia, Suez demand military cede power to civilians
January 31, 2012
Protests in Ismailia, Suez demand military cede power to civilians
Hundreds staged protest rallies in Ismailia and Suez governorates on Tuesday to demand a speedy handover of power to civilians.…
Building collapses in Damietta, kills 6 and injures 28
January 31, 2012
Building collapses in Damietta, kills 6 and injures 28
A building in the center of Damietta collapsed on Tuesday evening, killing six people and injuring 28 others. Ambulances rushed…
Interior minister defends Emergency Law in Parliament
January 31, 2012
Interior minister defends Emergency Law in Parliament
Interior Minister Mohamed Ibrahim on Tuesday defended Emergency Law and demanded its use for crimes related to drugs and thuggery.…
MP submits interpellation on Mubarak-transport costs
January 31, 2012
MP submits interpellation on Mubarak-transport costs
An MP from the Free Egyptians Party on Tuesday submitted an interpellation to Prime Minister Kamal al-Ganzouri regarding the costs…
MPs accuse parliament speaker of favoring Islamist blocs
January 31, 2012
MPs accuse parliament speaker of favoring Islamist blocs
On Tuesday, 15 MPs walked out of a parliamentary session in protest against speaker Saad al-Katatny. They said he favors…