Egypt
Ganzouri to address Parliament about revolution martyrs, injured
January 29, 2012
Ganzouri to address Parliament about revolution martyrs, injured
Prime Minister Kamal al-Ganzouri will go before the People’s Assembly on Tuesday to explain the government’s efforts to address the…
Three injured in Maspero clashes
January 29, 2012
Three injured in Maspero clashes
The Health Ministry has announced that there were three injuries in the clashes that took place in front of the…
Adly’s defense claims protesters were paid to attack police stations during uprising
January 29, 2012
Adly’s defense claims protesters were paid to attack police stations during uprising
Defense lawyers for former Interior Minister Habib al-Adly continued to present their arguments on Sunday, claiming that evidence found at…
Maspero calm after protesters clash with citizens
January 29, 2012
Maspero calm after protesters clash with citizens
Protesters have calmed tensions after clashes between demonstrators staging a sit-in outside the state TV building in Cairo's Maspero and…
Tourism minister voices sorrow over French tourist’s death
January 29, 2012
Tourism minister voices sorrow over French tourist’s death
Egyptian Tourism Minister Mounir Fakhry Abdel Nour expressed sorrow on Sunday over the death of a French tourist and the…
Abouelnaga: Egypt will negotiate swifter Arab financial aid ‘with dignity’
January 29, 2012
Abouelnaga: Egypt will negotiate swifter Arab financial aid ‘with dignity’
Egypt will negotiate expediting the payment of financial aid Gulf countries pledged to Egypt following the 25 January revolution with…
Low turnout, glitches in Shura Council elections
January 29, 2012
Low turnout, glitches in Shura Council elections
Turnout for the Shura Council elections has remained extremely low in the first phase, with an average of 20 people…
Washington lobbyists terminate contract with Egypt government
January 29, 2012
Washington lobbyists terminate contract with Egypt government
Three lobbyists representing the Egyptian government in the US have terminated their US$90,000 per month contract in light of tension…
Israeli delegation in Cairo to discuss Sinai security
January 29, 2012
Israeli delegation in Cairo to discuss Sinai security
Three Israeli officials arrived in Cairo on Sunday for a brief visit to discuss the security situation in the Sinai…
Shura Council elections: Islamists look to build on success
January 29, 2012
Shura Council elections: Islamists look to build on success
Egyptians headed to the polls on Sunday for the election of the upper house of parliament, with Islamists looking to…