Egypt
Court to hear case against Shater’s presidential run on 24 April
April 13, 2012
Court to hear case against Shater’s presidential run on 24 April
The Administrative Court at the State Council will consider on 24 April the lawsuit filed by presidential hopeful and MP…
Awa: Suleiman is candidate of Mubarak regime officials
April 13, 2012
Awa: Suleiman is candidate of Mubarak regime officials
Presidential hopeful Mohamed Selim al-Awa said Thursday that former Vice President Omar Suleiman is the fugitive and detained former officials'…
Update: Square begins to empty following day of Islamist protest
April 13, 2012
Update: Square begins to empty following day of Islamist protest
Thousands of protesters began to withdraw from Tahrir square Friday evening, after leaders announced the end of the day of…
Thursday’s papers: Abu Ismail’s victory and a man on a crucifix
April 13, 2012
Thursday’s papers: Abu Ismail’s victory and a man on a crucifix
News that Salafi presidential candidate Hazem Salah Abu Ismail won the court case he raised against the Ministry of Interior…
Sharm el-Sheikh emergency responders put resort fire under control
April 12, 2012
Sharm el-Sheikh emergency responders put resort fire under control
Emergency responders have controlled a massive fire that erupted in a resort near Sharm el-Sheikh Airport. The smoke caused visibility…
Islamists split over Brotherhood call for protest
April 12, 2012
Islamists split over Brotherhood call for protest
Islamists are divided over whether to participate in a demonstration called for by the Muslim Brotherhood to protest Mubarak regime…
Salafi Nour Party considers appeal of decision to disband Constituent Assembly
April 12, 2012
Salafi Nour Party considers appeal of decision to disband Constituent Assembly
The Salafi Nour Party is considering an appeal against an Administrative Court verdict to disband the assembly tasked with drafting…
Deadline for expat voting registration expires
April 12, 2012
Deadline for expat voting registration expires
The Presidential Elections Commission on Thursday closed voter registration for Egyptian expatriates in the presidential election slated for May. The…
Former prime minister’s trial adjourned
April 12, 2012
Former prime minister’s trial adjourned
South Cairo Criminal Court on Thursday decided to adjourn the trial of former Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif, who is charged…
NGOs reject draft law to nationalize civil society
April 12, 2012
NGOs reject draft law to nationalize civil society
A joint statement by 25 rights groups reiterated on Wednesday their rejection of a new draft law prepared by the…