Egypt
New president needs a miracle to solve nation’s problems, prominent writer says
May 21, 2012
New president needs a miracle to solve nation’s problems, prominent writer says
Whoever is elected as the new president would need a miracle to face many thorny issues and crises the country…
Brotherhood more sly than SCAF realizes, former intelligence chief says
May 21, 2012
Brotherhood more sly than SCAF realizes, former intelligence chief says
A columnist for the London-based Al-Hayat newspaper has said that at a meeting he had with Omar Suleiman, the former…
Monday’s papers: When the mute button is broke
May 21, 2012
Monday’s papers: When the mute button is broke
Two days are left until what many expect to be Egypt’s first democratic presidential election, and so the imposed “campaign…
Cairo Governorate workers start to remove Mohamed Mahmoud graffiti
May 21, 2012
Cairo Governorate workers start to remove Mohamed Mahmoud graffiti
Several workers on Monday started painting over slogans and graffiti on the walls surrounding the American University in Cairo downtown…
Saudi Arabia releases Egyptian boat held over illegal fishing
May 21, 2012
Saudi Arabia releases Egyptian boat held over illegal fishing
The Foreign Ministry said Monday that an Egyptian boat held by Saudi authorities for fishing illegally in Saudi territorial waters…
Abu Ismail: Brotherhood parliamentary agenda ‘disappointing’
May 21, 2012
Abu Ismail: Brotherhood parliamentary agenda ‘disappointing’
The Muslim Brotherhood would need to reconsider its policies and stances before it assuming the presidential post, disqualified presidential hopeful…
Former spy chief does not back specific candidate, supporters say
May 21, 2012
Former spy chief does not back specific candidate, supporters say
Former spy chief Omar Suleiman’s supporters have said he does not support a specific candidate in the presidential race, scheduled…
SCAF member: Plan in place to deal with potential election violence
May 21, 2012
SCAF member: Plan in place to deal with potential election violence
The armed forces have been trained to deal with violence that might erupt during the presidential election scheduled to start…
Committee to count Egyptian expat votes Monday
May 21, 2012
Committee to count Egyptian expat votes Monday
The general committee supervising voting for Egyptians abroad in the presidential election is scheduled to meet Monday at the Foreign…