Egypt
Brotherhood files lawsuit to broadcast former officials’ trials
April 20, 2011
Brotherhood files lawsuit to broadcast former officials’ trials
The Muslim Brotherhood said on Wednesday that its lawyers filed a lawsuit to open the trials of former regime officials…
Qena protesters reject dialogue with govt
April 20, 2011
Qena protesters reject dialogue with govt
A delegation of public figures sent by the military on Tuesday failed to persuade protesters in an Egyptian governorate to…
Speed bump ignites feud that kills 2 in Upper Egypt
April 20, 2011
Speed bump ignites feud that kills 2 in Upper Egypt
Two people were killed and two others injured during a fight between Muslim and Christians Monday night in Abu Qurqas,…
Hundreds in Cairo mourn Italian activist killed in Gaza
April 20, 2011
Hundreds in Cairo mourn Italian activist killed in Gaza
Hundreds of people gathered in silence in front of the Italian Embassy in Cairo Tuesday evening to mourn the recent…
Wednesday’s papers: Qena showdown flames sectarian fears as NDP stalwarts bicker behind bars
April 20, 2011
Wednesday’s papers: Qena showdown flames sectarian fears as NDP stalwarts bicker behind bars
A Coptic governor’s resignation in the Upper Egyptian governorate of Qena is prominently featured in Wednesday’s papers. Commenting on Qena…
Salafis protest for release of alleged convert to Islam
April 19, 2011
Salafis protest for release of alleged convert to Islam
Thousands of Salafis held a demonstration in front of the Ministry of Defense headquarters on Tuesday, calling for Egypt’s military…
Attorney general to reopen Ayman Nour’s vote rigging case
April 19, 2011
Attorney general to reopen Ayman Nour’s vote rigging case
Attorney General Abdel Meguid Mahmoud on Tuesday approved a request submitted to him by Ayman Nour, founder of the Ghad…
Suleiman: Mubarak did not order killing of protesters
April 19, 2011
Suleiman: Mubarak did not order killing of protesters
The public prosecutor heared statements on Monday evening from Egypt's former head of intelligence, Omar Suleiman, regarding the information collected…
Islamist leader: Egyptian revolution achieved the impossible
April 19, 2011
Islamist leader: Egyptian revolution achieved the impossible
Jama'a al-Islamiya leader Omar Abdel Rahman, who is being held in a prison in North Carolina, US, in a 15-minute…
Sufi orders form popular committees to protect Qena shrines
April 19, 2011
Sufi orders form popular committees to protect Qena shrines
The Council of Sufi Orders has decided to form popular committees to protect shrines of venerated religious figures in Qena…