Egypt
Erian chosen as majority leader in Shura Council
December 27, 2012
Erian chosen as majority leader in Shura Council
Essam al-Erian has been selected as the leader of the majority in the Shura Council, replacing Ali Fath al-Bab, sources…
Defense Ministry agrees to host football matches in army stadiums
December 27, 2012
Defense Ministry agrees to host football matches in army stadiums
The Defense Ministry has agreed to host football league matches in the Armed Forces’ stadiums as of Sunday. Azmi Megahed,…
ElBaradei, Sabbahi, Moussa investigated for treason
December 27, 2012
ElBaradei, Sabbahi, Moussa investigated for treason
Prosecutor General Talaat Abdallah agreed to assign a judge to investigate allegations of treason levied against Constitution Party leader Mohamed…
Suzanne Mubarak’s assets to be transferred to Central Bank
December 27, 2012
Suzanne Mubarak’s assets to be transferred to Central Bank
Suzanne Mubarak’s funds are to be transferred to the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) at the request of the Illicit…
Cabinet spokesperson: PM to resign after parliamentary elections
December 27, 2012
Cabinet spokesperson: PM to resign after parliamentary elections
Prime Minister Hesham Qandil plans to resign immediately after the formation of the new Parliament, said cabinet spokesperson Alaa al-Hadidy.…
April 6 activists to commemorate Jika’s birthday on Saturday
December 27, 2012
April 6 activists to commemorate Jika’s birthday on Saturday
The April 6 Youth Movement is planning to form a human chain on Saturday on the Qasr al-Nil Bridge to…
Parliamentary affairs minister resigns, rejects Cabinet’s policies
December 27, 2012
Parliamentary affairs minister resigns, rejects Cabinet’s policies
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mohamed Mahsoub has resigned from Prime Minister Hesham Qandil’s Cabinet, he announced on Thursday. Mahsoub said he…
ElBaradei, April 6 activists discuss 25 Jan anniversary, upcoming elections
December 27, 2012
ElBaradei, April 6 activists discuss 25 Jan anniversary, upcoming elections
Constitution Party founder Mohamed ElBaradei held a closed meeting with the April 6 Youth Movement on Thursday. The meeting was…
Church representative resigns from Shura Council
December 27, 2012
Church representative resigns from Shura Council
The Shura Council member recently appointed to represent the Evangelical Church resigned Thursday, citing concerns the upper house of Parliament…
Jama’a al-Islamiya: Egyptians want Sharia
December 27, 2012
Jama’a al-Islamiya: Egyptians want Sharia
Egyptians voted for the Constitution because they believe in the nation’s Islamic identity and want the application of Sharia, said…