Egypt
Brotherhood to soon announce candidate it supports for president
March 13, 2012
Brotherhood to soon announce candidate it supports for president
The Muslim Brotherhood has settled on a presidential candidate who it says is a well-known public figure to support in…
Tantawi backs government against confidence withdrawal threat
March 12, 2012
Tantawi backs government against confidence withdrawal threat
The head of Egypt's ruling military council on Monday intervened to ease tension between the cabinet and the People's Assembly…
Military police assault political researcher, journalist
March 12, 2012
Military police assault political researcher, journalist
Ammar Ali Hassan, a writer and political researcher, and his brother Khalaf, a reporter with Al-Masry Al-Youm newspaper, were beaten…
Former minister responsible for prices in Israel gas deal, says witness
March 12, 2012
Former minister responsible for prices in Israel gas deal, says witness
A witness in the case regarding the export of gas to Israel for under-market prices has said that former Petroleum…
Former SCAF member survives shoot-out in New Valley
March 12, 2012
Former SCAF member survives shoot-out in New Valley
Tarek al-Mahdy, governor of New Valley and former member of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF), survived a…
Arab League intervenes in conflict between Brotherhood and UAE
March 12, 2012
Arab League intervenes in conflict between Brotherhood and UAE
Arab League Secretary General Nabil al-Araby on Monday expressed his regret for the comments of Mahmoud Ghazlan, spokesperson for the…
Parliament demands expulsion of Israeli ambassador
March 12, 2012
Parliament demands expulsion of Israeli ambassador
In an evening session Monday, the People’s Assembly demanded the deportation of the Israeli ambassador, Yaakov Amitai, and the withdrawal…
Possible deal between Salafis and military over president
March 12, 2012
Possible deal between Salafis and military over president
A Salafi leader has for the first time spoken openly on Monday about a possible deal between the Salafi Nour…
Weapon seized from Israeli diplomat in Cairo airport
March 12, 2012
Weapon seized from Israeli diplomat in Cairo airport
A security official at Cairo airport on Monday said that Air Sinai allowed a diplomat accompanying the Israeli ambassador to…
Egyptians complain of torture in Kuwait
March 12, 2012
Egyptians complain of torture in Kuwait
Attendees of a meeting on Sunday that included members of the Egyptian community in Kuwait and Assistant Foreign Minister for…