Egypt
Presidential election not suspended, say 2 judicial officials
May 10, 2012
Presidential election not suspended, say 2 judicial officials
A Benha Administrative Court ruling against the Presidential Elections Commission does not mean that the presidential election slated for 23–24…
Brotherhood’s Renaissance Project not ‘fanatical,’ says Shater
May 10, 2012
Brotherhood’s Renaissance Project not ‘fanatical,’ says Shater
The Muslim Brotherhood is not fanatical about implementing its electoral platform, the Renaissance Project, said the group’s disqualified candidate Khairat…
Nour Party counters rumors it shuns art
May 10, 2012
Nour Party counters rumors it shuns art
The Salafi-led Nour Party is not hostile toward art, said a party spokesperson Wednesday evening, noting the party only objects…
Women who accuse military of sexual assault seek limelight, general says
May 10, 2012
Women who accuse military of sexual assault seek limelight, general says
Military judicial chief Major General Adel al-Morsy dismissed as false rumors that women arrested during Abbasseya protests last week were…
Thursday’s papers: Al-Shorouk poll predicts Moussa victory
May 10, 2012
Thursday’s papers: Al-Shorouk poll predicts Moussa victory
Independent newspaper Al-Shorouk leads Thursday morning with the results of its own poll for the upcoming presidential election. Former Muslim…
Women accuse Egyptian military of sexual assault
May 10, 2012
Women accuse Egyptian military of sexual assault
Women protesters and rights groups have accused Egyptian troops and prison authorities of sexual assault during the latest crackdown on…
Update: Court suspends presidential election, decision to be appealed Thursday
May 9, 2012
Update: Court suspends presidential election, decision to be appealed Thursday
A court suspended the presidential election scheduled to take place in two weeks in a decision Wednesday evening, saying that…
ElBaradei: Peaceful protest gives a revolution strength and purity
May 9, 2012
ElBaradei: Peaceful protest gives a revolution strength and purity
Mohamed ElBaradei has called on revolutionary forces to work with all social classes to achieve the goals of the revolution,…
State news service: Ganzouri makes changes to Cabinet
May 9, 2012
State news service: Ganzouri makes changes to Cabinet
Prime Minister Kamal al-Ganzouri has made a limited cabinet reshuffle, with three ministers leaving the cabinet, the state-owned wire service…
In prisoners’ long plea, empty stomachs raise the case
May 9, 2012
In prisoners’ long plea, empty stomachs raise the case
Laila Soueif, a long-time Egyptian activist in her 50s and assistant professor at Cairo University, chuckles softly and humbly at…