25 January protests
Former president of Wafd Party joins Tahrir protesters
Egypt
February 3, 2011
Former president of Wafd Party joins Tahrir protesters
Former president of the liberal opposition Wafd Party, Mahmoud Abaza joined protesters Thursday in Tahrir Square, demanding the resignation of…
Egypt’s PM vows to investigate recent clashes in Tahrir Square
Egypt
February 3, 2011
Egypt’s PM vows to investigate recent clashes in Tahrir Square
New Egyptian Prime Minister Ahmed Shafik said that authorities will investigate the recent clashes between pro-Mubarak and anti-Mubarak protestors in…
After Tahrir violence, protesters rule out negotiations with regime
Egypt
February 2, 2011
After Tahrir violence, protesters rule out negotiations with regime
Following violent attacks on protesters in Tahrir Square on Wednesday, activists who were already reluctant to accept the regime’s invitation…
World markets in turmoil over Egypt crisis
Business
February 2, 2011
World markets in turmoil over Egypt crisis
Though not counted as a major oil producer, Egypt's Suez Canal represents a vital shipping path, with an estimated million…
Muslim Brotherhood gears up for planned Friday protests
Egypt
January 27, 2011
Muslim Brotherhood gears up for planned Friday protests
Muslim Brotherhood prepares to take part in planned Friday protests In what appeared to be their first major appearance since…
Egyptian tycoons sent their money abroad following demos, says media figure
Egypt
January 27, 2011
Egyptian tycoons sent their money abroad following demos, says media figure
In a talk show on Thursday, prominent media personality Emad Adib said that a number of Egyptian businessmen had sent…
Back in Egypt, ElBaradei vows to take part in planned Friday demonstrations
Egypt
January 27, 2011
Back in Egypt, ElBaradei vows to take part in planned Friday demonstrations
Reform campaigner Mohamed ElBaradei, chairman of the National Association for Change reform movement, confirmed upon his arrival on Thursday at…
Following market dive, rights group calls for ban on money transfers abroad
Business
January 27, 2011
Following market dive, rights group calls for ban on money transfers abroad
The Nassar Human Rights Center sent a note to the attorney-general on Wednesday requesting that he ban the transfer of…
Security forces fail to quash ongoing protests in Suez
Egypt
January 27, 2011
Security forces fail to quash ongoing protests in Suez
Egyptian security forces used teargas, rubber bullets and water cannons to disperse popular protests staged in Suez City on Thursday.According…
Sorour asks PM to respond to interpellations on demonstrations
Egypt
January 27, 2011
Sorour asks PM to respond to interpellations on demonstrations
Parliament speaker Fathi Sorour has asked prime Minister Ahmed Nazif to attend Sunday’s parliamentary session to respond to interpellations concerning…