2012 presidential election
With runoff approaching, Shafiq’s fate in court’s hands
Egypt
June 8, 2012
With runoff approaching, Shafiq’s fate in court’s hands
Protesters have assembled in Tahrir Square over the past week demanding Ahmed Shafiq’s disqualification from the presidential election on the…
Coptic bishop says he welcomes Islamist president
Egypt
June 8, 2012
Coptic bishop says he welcomes Islamist president
A church leader said Thursday he welcomes an Islamist president provided that he respects the rights of Copts and civil…
Morsy would pick defense minister after consulting SCAF
Egypt
June 8, 2012
Morsy would pick defense minister after consulting SCAF
Muslim Brotherhood presidential candidate Mohamed Morsy said on Thursday evening that he would choose his defense minister after consulting with…
Nour Party says it will participate in Friday protest
Egypt
June 7, 2012
Nour Party says it will participate in Friday protest
Nour Party spokesperson Nader Bakkar said Thursday that party members intend to take part in protests planned for Friday under…
Thursday’s papers: Speculation abounds over Shafiq’s potential exclusion
Egypt
June 7, 2012
Thursday’s papers: Speculation abounds over Shafiq’s potential exclusion
In what it falsely claims is an exclusive, private daily Al-Shorouk declares on its front page that “[Ahmed] Shafiq is…
Morsy fails to reassure voters on civil state, telecom mogul says
Egypt
June 7, 2012
Morsy fails to reassure voters on civil state, telecom mogul says
Telecommunications mogul Naguib Sawiris says presidential candidate Mohamed Morsy has failed to assuage fears that he will impose a conservative…
Egyptian ambassador: 30,000 votes so far in Saudi
Egypt
June 6, 2012
Egyptian ambassador: 30,000 votes so far in Saudi
Egyptian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Mahmoud Ouf said on Wednesday that so far 30,000 Egyptians living in Saudi Arabia have…
No injustice, no turning back and no giving in to the West, says Morsy
Egypt
June 6, 2012
No injustice, no turning back and no giving in to the West, says Morsy
There will be no more injustice or corruption in society, the Freedom and Justice Party’s presidential candidate Mohamed Morsy promised…
Stable investment environment is unlikely following runoff
Business
June 6, 2012
Stable investment environment is unlikely following runoff
Egyptian investors are in wait-and-see mode ahead of a crucial runoff vote in the country's presidential election, with many skeptical…
Most Sufis in Alexandria support Shafiq, says sheikh
Egypt
June 6, 2012
Most Sufis in Alexandria support Shafiq, says sheikh
The majority of Sufis in Alexandria support Ahmed Shafiq in the presidential runoff elections scheduled for 16 and 17 June,…