Egypt
NSF to challenge electoral law in court, launches boycott campaign
March 4, 2013
NSF to challenge electoral law in court, launches boycott campaign
National Salvation Front (NSF) spokesperson Ahmed al-Borai said Monday the NSF planning to challenge the electoral law at the Supreme…
Eyewitnesses: Police targeted Armed Forces in Port Said
March 4, 2013
Eyewitnesses: Police targeted Armed Forces in Port Said
In its most recent wave of violence, the Suez Canal city of Port Said has been gripped by its second…
Shura Council discusses demands of Sinai tribes, protest law
March 4, 2013
Shura Council discusses demands of Sinai tribes, protest law
Sinai tribesmen have allegedly threatened to refuse to allow ballot boxes to enter the governorate for the upcoming parliamentary elections…
Protesters attacked in Tanta train en route to Mansoura
March 4, 2013
Protesters attacked in Tanta train en route to Mansoura
Unknown assailants attacked dozens of protesters in Tanta on Monday evening. The protesters had just boarded a train at Samanoud…
Companies may start transporting money via air due to security concerns
March 4, 2013
Companies may start transporting money via air due to security concerns
Private security companies and banks may start transporting money in South Sinai via air due to the lack of security…
Brotherhood strikes out in student union elections
March 4, 2013
Brotherhood strikes out in student union elections
The losing streak for Muslim Brotherhood candidates in student union elections across the nation continued on Monday, when Brotherhood members…
Alexandria activists petition for military rule
March 4, 2013
Alexandria activists petition for military rule
Activists in Alexandria claimed on Monday to have collected over 3,000 signatures on a petition asking for the Armed Forces…
FJP woos voters with charity drives ahead of elections
March 4, 2013
FJP woos voters with charity drives ahead of elections
In a bid to curry favor with voters, the Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) is planning five outreach campaigns ahead…
Update: Clashes renew in front of Semiramis
March 4, 2013
Update: Clashes renew in front of Semiramis
Protesters clashed with security forces outside the Semiramis Hotel on the Corniche on Monday evening. After protesters hurled stones at…
Typhoid outbreak contained, claims Health Ministry
March 4, 2013
Typhoid outbreak contained, claims Health Ministry
The Health Ministry denied on Monday rumors of a typhoid epidemic sweeping the nation. Abdel Aaty Abdel Aleem, head of…