Egypt
UAE interrogating women’s organization members over alleged coup plot
January 9, 2013
UAE interrogating women’s organization members over alleged coup plot
Emirati authorities began Wednesday interrogating members of a women's organization whom they accuse of trying to seize power. Emirati news…
The case of Egyptian detainees in the UAE is increasingly politicized
January 9, 2013
The case of Egyptian detainees in the UAE is increasingly politicized
The case of 11 Egyptians detained in the United Arab Emirates reflects a tense relationship between the Muslim Brotherhood-led regime…
Wednesday’s papers: Al-Watan goes Islamist
January 9, 2013
Wednesday’s papers: Al-Watan goes Islamist
Privately owned Al-Watan newspaper attempts a new approach Wednesday in its criticism of the ruling Muslim Brotherhood. The paper announces…
Tuesday’s papers: The Cabinet’s Brotherhoodization and Erian’s mysterious resignation
January 9, 2013
Tuesday’s papers: The Cabinet’s Brotherhoodization and Erian’s mysterious resignation
The news of Egypt’s latest Cabinet reshuffle makes headlines in Tuesday’s newspapers.
Search efforts continue for fishermen off Matrouh coast
January 9, 2013
Search efforts continue for fishermen off Matrouh coast
Armed Forces rescue teams are continuing search efforts for the 10-member crew of a fishing boat that sank off the…
Dismal weather delays enterprise
January 9, 2013
Dismal weather delays enterprise
At least eight people have been injured in vehicle crashes due to inclement weather that has brought sand storms and…
Syrian refugees find haven in Port Said
January 9, 2013
Syrian refugees find haven in Port Said
Hundreds of refugees fleeing violence in Syria arrived in Egypt's Port Said Tuesday aboard a Turkish cargo ship.
Nour to elect new leaders after party split
January 9, 2013
Nour to elect new leaders after party split
The Nour Party plans to hold an emergency meeting on Wednesday to elect new leadership after several of its top…
Al-Azhar grand sheikh to meet with Iran’s FM in Cairo Thursday
January 8, 2013
Al-Azhar grand sheikh to meet with Iran’s FM in Cairo Thursday
Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayyeb will meet with Iran’s foreign minister in Cairo on Thursday afternoon. State-run news agency MENA…
Unknown assailants firebomb Arab League headquarters
January 8, 2013
Unknown assailants firebomb Arab League headquarters
Unknown assailants attacked the Arab League headquarters in downtown Cairo late Tuesday evening, state-run media reported. Al-Ahram newspaper said on…