Egypt
Parliament power takeover would be unconstitutional, says Salafi leader
February 1, 2012
Parliament power takeover would be unconstitutional, says Salafi leader
Deputy People's Assembly Speaker Ashraf Thabet rejected the idea that Egypt's military rulers should hand over power to Parliament and…
Syrians face crackdown with creativity, humor
February 1, 2012
Syrians face crackdown with creativity, humor
Throughout 40 years of Assad family dictatorship, one thing united Syrians — the culture of self-censorship, fear and paranoia. But…
Egyptian asylum seekers to UK up in 2011, report says
February 1, 2012
Egyptian asylum seekers to UK up in 2011, report says
The number of Egyptians applying for political asylum in the UK tripled in 2011 compared to the year before, Al-Ahram…
US sees steps forward despite Egypt NGO crackdown
February 1, 2012
US sees steps forward despite Egypt NGO crackdown
The US on Tuesday said the political process in Egypt is moving forward despite concerns about the travel ban on some…
New draft bill aims for speedier handover to civilians
February 1, 2012
New draft bill aims for speedier handover to civilians
Social Democratic Party MP Ziad al-Elaimy proposed a draft bill in Parliament on Tuesday that would push forward presidential elections…
FJP president pledges to uphold personal freedoms
February 1, 2012
FJP president pledges to uphold personal freedoms
The Muslim Brotherhood and its party respect personal freedoms, Mohamed Morsy, head of the party, said Tuesday.
Islamist leader: Egypt prisons under Mubarak no better than Guantanamo
February 1, 2012
Islamist leader: Egypt prisons under Mubarak no better than Guantanamo
Hosni Mubarak and his regime should be tried for killing and torturing prisoners kept at Interior Ministry detention centers, a…
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…