Egypt
Tahrir protesters vent anger on nearby shops after sit-in attacked
March 28, 2013
Tahrir protesters vent anger on nearby shops after sit-in attacked
Protesters who were reportedly attacked by unknown assailants in Tahrir Square on Thursday morning allegedly unleashed their anger on…
Opposition figure put on trial for inciting violence in Mahalla
March 28, 2013
Opposition figure put on trial for inciting violence in Mahalla
Former MP and opposition politician Hamdy al-Fakharany will stand trial before a criminal court in Tanta on charges of…
Charges against Abdel Fatah, activists are politically motivated: Lawyers
March 28, 2013
Charges against Abdel Fatah, activists are politically motivated: Lawyers
Opposition activist Alaa Abdel Fatah received notice on Thursday that he would stand trial along with his sister —…
Qandil accuses media of downplaying his success
March 28, 2013
Qandil accuses media of downplaying his success
Prime Minister Hesham Qandil said on Monday he would not give up his position, and accused the media of…
Divers accused of cutting internet cable deny charges
March 28, 2013
Divers accused of cutting internet cable deny charges
More details were released on Thursday regarding the three divers accused of cutting an internet cable off the coast…
Ex-Mubarak minister pays LE15 million back to state
March 28, 2013
Ex-Mubarak minister pays LE15 million back to state
The Public Prosecution lifted a travel ban Thursday on former Industry and Trade Minister Rachid Mohamed Rachid after he repaid…
Thursday’s papers: the judiciary and the presidency back in the ring
March 28, 2013
Thursday’s papers: the judiciary and the presidency back in the ring
Thursday’s papers point to a new episode in the long-standing power struggle between the presidency and the judiciary, which had…
Ex-top prosecutor eager to get back on the job
March 28, 2013
Ex-top prosecutor eager to get back on the job
Former Prosecutor General Abdel Meguid Mahmoud described a court ruling reinstating him as “historic” in an interview with State Television…
Court releases former petroleum minister without bail
March 28, 2013
Court releases former petroleum minister without bail
A Cairo Criminal Court judge ordered the release of former Petroleum Minister Sameh Fahmy without bail Thursday after a retrial…
Is the Brotherhood’s registration as an NGO a nominal gesture?
March 28, 2013
Is the Brotherhood’s registration as an NGO a nominal gesture?
“The Muslim Brotherhood is a legal association registered under number 644 for the year 2013,” the main headline on the…