Egypt
FJP blames opposition of violence after governor reshuffle
June 19, 2013
FJP blames opposition of violence after governor reshuffle
The Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party accused on Wednesday the National Salvation Front, Egypt's largest opposition coalition, of inciting…
Rose al-Youssef protest over salaries enters fourth day
June 19, 2013
Rose al-Youssef protest over salaries enters fourth day
Dozens of workers at state-owned newspaper Rose al-Youssef continued their protest for a fourth day on Wednesday, blocking traffic on…
FJP distances itself from Erian’s anti-UAE statements
June 19, 2013
FJP distances itself from Erian’s anti-UAE statements
The Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) disclaimed all responsibility for its vice president's statements criticizing the United Arab…
Minister insists on resignation over Luxor appointment
June 19, 2013
Minister insists on resignation over Luxor appointment
Tourism Minister Hesham Zazou has insisted on resigning in protest against the appointment of a former Jama'a al-Islamiya leader as…
Shura Council rejects larger presidential budget
June 19, 2013
Shura Council rejects larger presidential budget
The Shura Council’s Legislative and Constitutional Affairs Committee turned down on Tuesday a request by the president's office to increase…
Tamarod passes 15-million mark, says campaign official
June 19, 2013
Tamarod passes 15-million mark, says campaign official
Tamarod has gathered more than 15 million petition signatures demanding President Mohamed Morsy’s resignation and calling for early presidential elections,…
Governor: Opposition activists burned my vehicle
June 19, 2013
Governor: Opposition activists burned my vehicle
Kafr al-Sheikh Governor and Muslim Brotherhood leader Saad al-Husseiny has accused members of the Tamarod campaign, whose petition calls for…
Calm restored in Gharbiya in wake of clashes over governor appointment
June 19, 2013
Calm restored in Gharbiya in wake of clashes over governor appointment
Calm returned to Gharbiya governorate Wednesday morning following clashes that erupted in Tanta and Mahalla on Tuesday between protesters and…
Nakhnoukh detained, banned from travel in new charges
June 18, 2013
Nakhnoukh detained, banned from travel in new charges
High-ranking investigation magistrate Ahmed Idris on Tuesday ordered the detention of Sabri Nakhnoukh for 15 days pending investigation, amid fresh…
Prosecution orders arrest of Quran reciter for sexually harassing children
June 18, 2013
Prosecution orders arrest of Quran reciter for sexually harassing children
Nasr City prosecutors on Tuesday ordered the arrest of a Quran reciter for 4 days pending investigations amid charges of…