Egypt
Switzerland investigates allegations of Mubarak family laundering millions of dollars
January 18, 2012
Switzerland investigates allegations of Mubarak family laundering millions of dollars
Assem al-Gohary, head of the Illicit Gains Authority (IGA), has received an official letter from the Swiss prosecution saying it…
Government approves draft law for the election of Al-Azhar sheikh
January 18, 2012
Government approves draft law for the election of Al-Azhar sheikh
The Egyptian cabinet on Wednesday approved a draft law on the election of the grand sheikh of Al-Azhar, the highest…
Al-Azhar to demand speedy transfer of power in Tahrir on 25 January
January 18, 2012
Al-Azhar to demand speedy transfer of power in Tahrir on 25 January
Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayyeb will deliver a statement from Tahrir Square on 25 January, the anniversary of the outbreak…
Presidential election draft law unconstitutional, says Egyptian court
January 18, 2012
Presidential election draft law unconstitutional, says Egyptian court
The Supreme Constitutional Court on Wednesday declared the draft law submitted by the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces…
Egyptian police ‘thwart attempt to smuggle weapons from Libya’
January 18, 2012
Egyptian police ‘thwart attempt to smuggle weapons from Libya’
A security source said on Wednesday that the Egyptian border police succeeded in thwarting an attempt to smuggle automatic weapons…
Wafd Party leader quits Advisory Council
January 18, 2012
Wafd Party leader quits Advisory Council
Wafd Party leader Al-Sayed al-Badawy, member of the ruling military council's civilian Advisory Council, tendered his resignation from the council…
US ambassador observes restoration of Institut d’Egypte books
January 18, 2012
US ambassador observes restoration of Institut d’Egypte books
US Ambassador to Egypt Anne Patterson visited the National Library and Archives of Egypt (Dar al-Kotob) on Wednesday to see…
Brotherhood Supreme Guide Badie meets with US ambassador
January 18, 2012
Brotherhood Supreme Guide Badie meets with US ambassador
The popularity of the United States is diminishing because of US support for dictators, Muslim Brotherhood Supreme Guide Mohamed Badie…
Moussa rejects ElBaradei’s power handover doubts
January 18, 2012
Moussa rejects ElBaradei’s power handover doubts
Presidential hopeful Amr Moussa has voiced his confidence that Egypt's ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) will fulfill…
FM: Nile Basin countries a top priority
January 18, 2012
FM: Nile Basin countries a top priority
Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr's recent tour of Nile Basin countries reflects Egypt's interest in continuing political dialogue with these…